Subject Head (Pre-Primary Phonics & Reading)

Founded in 2002, Mind Stretcher is the market-leading Tuition & Enrichment brand in Singapore with over 30 centres island wide. As Educators with a Difference, we seek to inspire & stretch the potential of all students, regardless of their individual ability. We welcome like-minded talents who care deeply about nurturing & educating our future generation. Role Overview As the Subject Head for Phonics & Reading at Mind Stretcher, you will take ownership of our Pre-Primary Phonics & Reading programme, leading its redesign and academic innovation. You will be a part of conceptualising, building, and refining the curriculum, worksheets, and teaching materials, while leading and building a team of educators to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator with a strong command of phonics and reading instruction who is ready to shape a programme from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Head and oversee the current Pre-Primary Phonics & Reading programme. Lead the redesign of the existing programme, conceptualizing and building up a refreshed curriculum framework. Develop new worksheets, lesson materials, and curriculum content aligned with best practices in phonics and reading instruction. Lead, guide, and support a team of teachers in the effective delivery of the programme. Provide coaching and mentorship to team members to strengthen their teaching of phonics and reading. Monitor programme effectiveness and student outcomes, refining content and pedagogy based on classroom feedback and results. Collaborate with academic leadership on curriculum planning and programme rollout. Participate in periodic curriculum reviews and academic planning meetings. Any other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer (RO). Requirements Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required; a higher qualification is an advantage. 8–10 years of experience in early childhood education. Strong teaching experience in the Pre-Primary level, with a solid background in Phonics & Reading. Proven experience leading or supervising a team of educators. Strong English language and communication skills, both written and spoken. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design, and build curriculum programmes from the ground up. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for early childhood education.