Teaching & Learning Strategy

• Define the teaching and learning vision for 拇指家族学院, making Chinese learning joyful, expressive, and meaningful.
• Lead the development of a distinctive pedagogy that balances academic rigour with creativity, cultural immersion, and student engagement.
• Ensure all programmes are aligned with current MOE Primary School Chinese curriculum, while offering enrichment that goes beyond exam preparation.

Curriculum Development & Innovation

• Oversee the review, adaptation, and continuous improvement of curriculum content, leveraging SPH Media IP assets (e.g., 拇指家族, 小拇指).
• Partner with NFC’s Chinese preschool curriculum team to ensure NFC’s unique curriculum and teaching methodologies are incorporated into the programme design.
• Drive the integration of innovative approaches such as storytelling, bilingual drama, digital tools, and project-based learning.
• Establish progressive learning pathways across preschool to upper primary, ensuring a coherent and scalable curriculum framework.

Teacher Capability & Professional Development

• Build and lead a strong teaching faculty, fostering excellence in pedagogy and classroom practice.
• Design and implement training, coaching, and professional development programmes for Chinese enrichment teachers.
• Develop standards for teacher performance, student outcomes, and classroom observation protocols.

Quality Assurance & Student Outcomes

• Define and monitor key teaching and learning quality indicators (student progress, retention, parent satisfaction, academic achievement).
• Establish regular audit and evaluation processes for curriculum delivery and teaching quality.
• Use data and feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Partnerships & Thought Leadership

• Collaborate with SPH Media, MOE, NFC internal curriculum teams, and external educational partners to ensure best-in-class standards.
• Represent 拇指家族学院 in industry forums, research initiatives, and thought leadership opportunities.'
• Contribute to content creation for marketing, thought pieces, and parent education.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language, Education, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Chinese language education, with at least 5 years in a leadership or curriculum development role.
• Deep knowledge of Singapore MOE Chinese syllabus (Primary level) and strong awareness of international best practices in bilingual education.
• Proven track record in curriculum innovation, teacher training, and pedagogy design.
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with a strong educational vision.
• Passionate about children’s language development and cultural identity.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.
• Data-informed and outcomes-driven mindset.
• Innovative, adaptable, and able to operate in a start-up business environment.