STEM Makerspace Support Officer - Bukit Batok

Contract Period:
From: 1 Jan 2027 To: 31 Dec 2027

Working hours:

• Mondays to Fridays: 7.30am to 4.00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Daily start time may be subject to change based on timetable for the semester, but number of hours daily is fixed.
• A total of 8 weeks of service (equivalent to 2 months in total) will not be required for each year
• 2 weeks during Jun school holidays
• 6 weeks during Nov-Dec school holidays
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Duration of Service: 10 months (1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027, excluding 2 weeks during Jun school holidays and 6 weeks during Nov-Dec school holidays when services are not required)

Scope of Services:
1.Taking on the administrative duties required to support the effective implementation of the Junior Outstanding Leaders in Energy for Sustainability (JOULES) programme, which include:

• Preparing and setting up equipment/devices (e.g. micro: bit, simple electric circuits, sensors, solar panels, m5GO and other peripherals etc.) for JOULES lessons.
• Managing the booking of the JOULES Smart Centre by staff.
• Carrying out checking, maintenance, and day-to-day running of the JOULES Smart Centre.
• Attending professional development sessions together with the teachers to keep abreast with STEM areas i.e. attend training by learned colleagues, vendors and workshops (no additional cost to the Contractor).
• Assisting trainers/ teachers in helping students.
• Ability to conduct workshops / training for students is preferred.
• Conducting regular maintenance and stock check of equipment/devices in the JOULES Smart Centre.
• Creating and monitor inventory/checklist of equipment/devices and ensure termly update of inventory/checklist.
• Recording and condemning damaged/missing/broken equipment.
• Ensuring all equipment/devices are kept in order by the teacher/students after lessons.
• Provide support to the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee to procure items with inputs from both staff and students.
• Keeping the JOULES Smart Centre clean and tidy at all times.

2.Supporting the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

Committee in building a Maker Culture in the school, which includes:

• Supervising students in the safe and proper use of the Makerspace.
• Establishing procedures regarding safety, security, training and access to the Makerspace.
• Working with the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee to manage the budget and resources for the Makerspace, including equipment, software and materials.
• Participating in the layout, installation and operation of equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, Virtual Reality system).
• Assist in the safety and maintenance of equipment and tooling.
• Collaborating with the school’s STEM Programme Committee to support curriculum and programmes for the Makerspace.
• Keeping the Makerspace clean and tidy at all times.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

1. An effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

2. A meticulous individual who is able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

3. A polytechnic diploma, preferably in STEM-related disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience; those without a diploma and with relevant experience may also apply.

4.Knowledge of processes, machines, fabricating techniques, and materials within a prototyping or manufacturing environment would be useful.