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Lead, Student Care
Role summary
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The Lead, Student Care role supports students’ wellbeing, personal development and ability to thrive at university. Requirements typically include a degree in counselling, psychology, social work, education, student affairs or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in student support, case management or pastoral care. The successful candidate should be able to assess student needs, manage sensitive cases confidentially, coordinate referrals and work effectively with academic departments, families and external agencies. Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and crisis-management skills are expected, along with empathy, sound judgement and the ability to handle confidential information. Experience leading programmes, supervising staff or developing student-care initiatives would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in the western part of Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, social sciences and interdisciplinary research. The university serves a diverse community of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students, supported by extensive academic, residential, research and student-development facilities. NTU’s work environment includes teaching, research, administration, campus operations and professional support services. As a large institution, it offers opportunities to contribute to education, student wellbeing, innovation and the development of global talent. Employees work with colleagues and students from many countries, making cross-cultural communication and collaboration important. The university’s campus is known for its green spaces, residential colleges and modern facilities, while its location provides access to Singapore’s broader business, cultural and transport networks.