1408# Student Discipline Officer

Student Discipline Officer (SDO)

School: Woodlands
Contract Period: 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2027

During School Terms

• Mondays to Fridays: 7:00am to 4:00pm, including a 30-minute lunch break

• Total working hours: 47.5 hours per week

• No service required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

June and December School Holidays

• Deployment will be based on the school’s operational requirements

• Working hours:
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm, including a 30-minute lunch break

• Actual days worked during these holidays will be compensated separately

The Student Discipline Officer will support student well-being, discipline and welfare while promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing school environment. The officer will work closely with students, school staff, families and external agencies to support at-risk students through positive discipline, early intervention and restorative practices.

The officer will report to the Head of Department (Student Development) and School Leaders.

Morning, Recess and Lunch Supervision

• Engage students during morning arrival and build positive relationships.

• Observe students and promptly report behavioural or emotional concerns.

• Maintain orderliness in the canteen, open court, corridors and common areas.

• Supervise students actively during recess and lunch periods.

• Intervene early to prevent or de-escalate student conflicts.

• Document and report incidents to the relevant Year Head on the same day.

Discipline Investigations and Case Management

• Assist with investigations into student discipline cases.

• Review CCTV footage and reconstruct incident timelines.

• Interview students and obtain clear, age-appropriate statements.

• Document the time, location, persons involved and sequence of events.

• Prepare factual, timely and well‑organised incident reports.

• Record actions taken, consequences applied and required follow‑up measures.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

Restorative Practices

• Conduct restorative conversations with students involved in discipline incidents.

• Facilitate restorative dialogues, circles or written agreements.

• Help students reflect on their behaviour, repair relationships and rebuild trust.

• Document agreed actions and monitor students’ progress.

• Apply restorative language and approaches in daily student interactions.

At‑Risk Student Support

• Identify, support and monitor students with behavioural, emotional, social or attendance concerns.

• Work with Year Heads, Form Teachers, School Counsellors and Student Welfare Officers.

• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate intervention plans.

• Conduct home visits where appropriate to support student welfare and discipline.

• Maintain confidential case notes and student engagement records.

• Support reporting and evaluation of student development outcomes.

After‑School Programmes

• Supervise students attending After‑School Detention.

• Maintain orderliness and ensure students use their detention time purposefully.

• Maintain attendance records and follow up with parents or guardians regarding absences.

• Support After‑School Intervention programmes for identified students.

• Observe students and provide structured feedback to teachers.

• Work with Form Teachers and Year Heads to ensure continuity of support.

Patrol and General Support

• Conduct regular patrols around the school to maintain positive discipline.

• Patrol outside the school from 1:30pm to 2:00pm to support student safety and behaviour.

• Maintain the classrooms and facilities used for after‑school programmes.

• Perform other related duties assigned by the Head of Department and School Leaders.

• Must be registered with the Ministry of Education and remain registered throughout the contract.

• Former MOE Primary School teacher or possess relevant qualifications in Education, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.

• At least two years of experience in student welfare, social services, community work or a primary school setting.

• School-based student development or pastoral care experience is advantageous.

• Knowledge of child protection, basic counselling and case management is preferred.

• Familiarity with MOE frameworks and school operations is an advantage.

• Able to review CCTV footage, conduct interviews and prepare factual incident reports.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, de-escalation and conflict-management skills.

• Able to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.

• Able to engage positively with students, families and school staff.

• Caring yet firm, fair and consistent when managing student behaviour.

• Passionate about supporting at-risk students.

• Emotionally resilient, proactive, adaptable and able to maintain confidentiality.