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The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applications for the position of Senior Technical Specialist in the Mathematics & Mathematics Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Managing the MME Outreach events to the Singapore schools, Ministry of Education and the academic faculties. The key events for MME include (1) the annual Mathematics Teachers Conference; (2) the bi-annual MME colloquium; (3) NIE / MME Mathematics challenge; (4) developing and maintaining social media outreach for MME.

• Provide IT/AV support for MME Department in the following areas: (a) coding and programming lessons; (b) cert in Primary Math Education course; (c) MME E- learning system; (d) manage MME labs for the IT/AV and facilities; (e) loaning of MME teaching manipulative, IT equipments and accessories; (f) MME representative for registering the removable storage media (RSM) in CAMs; (g) support MME lecturer with technical problem on the new laptop; (h) stamping of MME calculator for students before end-of-term examination.

• MME Website, social media and MME server management. Website management includes (1) School Mathematics Mastery Test; and (2) MME Math Qualify Test (MQT) system. Social media includes Facebook, X and Xiaohongshu.

• Video recording and video editing of MME events.

• Provide support roles in (a) assist Head MME for the NIE workload system; (b) MME facilities lab Booking Administrator; (c) manage and maintain Computer Labs and Math Labs; (d) MME Staff Welfare Committee (SWC) member.

• Provide Finance support in (a) Economy Drive Saving; (b) collating purchase requests for computer hardware and software; (c) supporting Good Receipt Officer; (d) keeping track of MME software and maintenance fund usage; (e) annual Software License Renewal; (f) managing MME fixed assets and records of inventories.

• Any other tasks assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, preferably related to Computer and Technologies.

• At least one year of experience as a technical support staff.

• Strong technical support and administrative skills, with experience in website/social media management, video recording and video editing, will be an added advantage.

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and effectively in a team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.  

• Hard working, self-discipline, responsible, committed. 

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 2 Sep 2026. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.