Professional Development Programme (Leaders) – Nomination Form

Please read before completing this form. 1. We encourage nominating operators to complete this form together with the nominee.

2. Please complete all fields and attach all compulsory supporting documents as specified inPart H.

3. Do note that this is an editable form which you may save and complete at your convenience.

4. ECDA may refuse to consider the nomination form if:• The form or the compulsory supporting documents is incomplete;• The form is hand-written or scanned; or• Nominating operator or nominee fails to respond to our attempts to contact either party for

verification of the details in the form

PART A: NOMINEE’S PARTICULARS NRIC: Name as in NRIC:

Citizenship: Email Address:

Occupational Title in ONE@ECDA: Home Address:

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy): Contact Number (Home):

Net Salary amount (Before CPF Contribution):

Contact Number (Mobile):

PART B: NOMINEE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD SECTOR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (STARTING FROM CURRENT EMPLOYMENT) (For Centre Leaders only) Date of Official Appointment as Principal:

Name of Organisation

From (dd/mm/yyyy)

To (dd/mm/yyyy)

Designation

Present

PART C: EARLY CHILDHOOD RELATED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST DECCE-T FOR LEAD TEACHER AND DECCE-L/ADECL FOR CENTRE LEADER )

Name of Schools/Institutions

Attended

From (dd/mm/yyyy)

To (dd/mm/yyyy)

Early Childhood Academic/Professional/ Qualification Obtained

Date of Attainment

(DD/MM/YYYY)

PART D: NOMINATOR’S PARTICULARS Name (in NRIC): Designation:

Email Address: Mobile No. :

Centre Contact No. :

Organisation (Full Name): Centre Branch Name:

Centre Branch Code:

Organisation HQ Address: Organisation/HQ Email Address:

PART E: NOMINATION WRITE UP 1. Nominators are to rate the nominee’s competence level for each skills category according to

the following rubric (Please check one of the boxes next to the competence level):

Competence Level (Tick) Description

0 Nominee does not meet the requirements of this competency

1 Nominee meets the requirements of this competency to a limited extent

2 Nominee meets the requirements of this competency

3 Nominee exceeds the requirements of this competency

2. Nominators are to briefly describe how the nominee’s competencies and skills meet thecompetencies and skills of a Lead Teacher or Centre Leader in each of the 4 skillscategories below with reference to Annex A or Annex B respectively. Please provide 1-2examples of how the nominee has met the relevant competencies.

3. You may refer to the Skills Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education website forthe Skills Map and Skills Standards of the following occupations:

• Lead Teacher or Centre Leader – for information on the competencies and skills ofthese ECCE occupations

SKILLS CATEGORY 1: DEVELOPING THE CHILD HOLISTICALLY This category focuses on the holistic development of children through programme development. This would include having a sound understanding of child development theories, pedagogy, the learning environment, interactions and relationships, as well as health, safety and nutrition. Competence Level (Tick)

Nomination Write Up

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SKILLS CATEGORY 2: COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY This category focuses on establishing and sustaining strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders. Competence Level (Tick)

Nomination Write Up

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SKILLS CATEGORY 3: BUILDING PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY This category focuses on the importance of life-long learning and taking ownership of one’s professional growth and development for the purpose of strengthening children’s learning and development. Competence Level (Tick)

Nomination Write Up (Please state and list the number of courses and total hours of CPD over the last 2 years.)

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SKILLS CATEGORY 4: BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL CAPACITY This category focuses on enhancing capabilities as well as aligning systems and structures within centres to realise centres’ goals and vision. Competence Level (Tick)

Nomination Write Up

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PART F: NOMINEE’S DECLARATION

1. I would like to be nominated for the Professional Development Programme (Leaders).

2. For the purpose of assessing my nomination, which includes verifying the information that Ihave provided in the nomination (“The information”), I consent to ECDA:

a. Using the information as it sees fit;b. Disclosing the information to any source, whether Government or non-Government; andc. Collecting any other information about me that ECDA requires from any source, whether

Government or non-Government.

Please Check

YES NO 3. I am currently a recipient of ECDA Scholarships for Bachelor and Master

Degree Programmes and am in the midst of pursuing my studies.

I declare that all information given by me in this nomination form, including all attached documents are true to the best of my knowledge and I have not intentionally withheld any

information.

(Name of Nominee) (Date)

PART G: NOMINATOR’S DECLARATION

1. I declare that I have been authorised by my organisation to endorse this nomination form onher behalf.

2. I declare that the nominee is currently an employed staff of this organisation.

3. I acknowledge that:

a. The nominee has met the competency levels required of a Lead Teacher or Centre Leader.b. The nominee has at least 3 years of relevant EC leadership experience as a Principal or at

least 5 years of relevant EC teaching experience.c. ECDA will be informed should the nominee leave the nominating organisation.

(Name of Nominator)

I declare that the above information provided by the nominee and myself are true at the pointof time of nomi nation.

(Date)

PART H: COMPULSORY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Completed Nomination Form2. Latest certified true copies of proof of employment (E.g. Latest Payslip/E-bank statement/CPF

Statement for past 12 months)3. Coloured scanned copy of NRIC (Front and Back)4. Letter of Notification (LON) from ECDA5. Certificate of attainment of DECCE-T/DECCE-L/ADECL or equivalent6. Certified true copies of relevant academic qualification certificates

PART I: SUBMISSION

Please send this nomination form and all supporting documents to ecda_pp@ecda.gov.sg. File size must not exceed 10mb.

Description of Competencies – Lead Teacher

Occupation Description

The Lead Teacher provides leadership for the development of teaching and learning practices at the centre. Steeped in knowledge on the latest developments in pedagogy, the Lead Teacher mentors Senior Pre-school Teachers and provides leadership in designing and implementing a holistic curriculum. Working with the Centre Leader, he/she fosters a culture of continuous learning and professionalism, and develops and leads teachers in partnerships and sustained collaboration with stakeholders.

SKILLS CATEGORY 1: Developing the Child Holistically (Lead Teacher)

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Drive the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Approaches • Inspire a Love for Learning through Leading the Design of Curricula and Programmes at the

Centre • Lead in Integrating the Core Values of Early Childhood Education within Curricula and

Programmes at the Centre Learning Environment

• Work with the Centre Leader to Establish Quality Learning Environments to Support Learning of Children

Interactions & Relationships

• Mentor Staff to Enhance Caring, Trusting and Respectful Relationships with Children Health, Safety & Nutrition

• Establish Policies and Processes on Appropriate Course of Action for the Protection of Children

• Advocate a Safe and Healthy Environment within the Centre

SKILLS CATEGORY 2: Collaborating with Families and Community (Lead Teacher) Family & Community Partnerships

• Lead in Developing Strategies to Establish Partnerships with Families • Establish a Centre-wide Culture of Professional Collaboration with Community Stakeholders

(The Lead LSEd* will also establish collaborations with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.)

Annex A

SKILLS CATEGORY 3: Building Professional Capacity (Lead Teacher) Professional Mastery

• Establish a Culture of Continuous Learning • Develop Professional Expertise of Self and Centre Staff • Develop Senior Pre-school Teachers as Mentors to Teachers in their Professional Learning

and Development Professional Values & Ethics

• Establish a Culture of Professionalism

SKILLS CATEGORY 4: Building Organisational Capacity (Lead Teacher) Teamwork & Collaboration

• Establish a Culture of Collaboration within the Centre Visioning & Planning

• Ensure the Alignment of the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning Approaches with Centre’s Mission and Vision

Description of Competencies – Centre Leader

Occupation Description The Centre Leader leads in developing strategic plans and structures to foster a culture of care and trust, mentoring, collaborative professionalism, and continuous learning within the centre. As a mentor to Senior Pre-school Teachers/Educarers, the Centre Leader inspires a vision of learning and curriculum, and guides them in designing and implementing a holistic curriculum. He/she develops frameworks for sustained collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. The Centre Leader is responsible for managing centre operations and adhering to industry regulations. He/she leads in establishing and sustaining the centre’s mission, vision and values, and oversees the well-being of staff.

SKILLS CATEGORY 1: Developing the Child Holistically (Centre Leader)

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Drive the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Approaches • Inspire a Love for Learning through Leading the Design of Curricula and Programmes at the

Centre • Lead in Integrating the Core Values of Early Childhood Education within Curricula and

Programmes at the Centre Learning Environment

• Work with the Lead Teacher to Establish Quality Learning Environments to Support Learning of Children

Interactions & Relationships

• Mentor Staff to Enhance Caring, Trusting and Respectful Relationships with Children Health, Safety & Nutrition

• Establish Policies and Processes on Appropriate Course of Action for the Protection of Children

• Establish Health, Safety, Nutritional and Hygiene Standards and Procedures

SKILLS CATEGORY 2: Collaborating with Families and Community (Centre Leader) Family & Community Partnerships

• Lead in Developing Strategies to Establish Partnerships with Families • Establish a Centre-wide Culture of Professional Collaboration with Community Stakeholders

(The Lead LSEd* will also establish collaborations with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.)

Annex B

SKILLS CATEGORY 3: Building Professional Capacity (Centre Leader) Professional Mastery

• Establish a Culture of Continuous Learning • Establish Strategic Processes and Structures to Engender a Culture of Mentoring

Professional Values & Ethics

• Establish a Culture of Professionalism

SKILLS CATEGORY 4: Building Organisational Capacity (Centre Leader) Teamwork & Collaboration

• Establish a Culture of Collaboration within the Centre Visioning & Planning

• Establish Buy-in and Uphold the Vision, Mission and Values of the Centre • Drive Centre’s Initiatives, Systems and Processes and Look into Coherence of Plans • Build Capacity of Colleagues through Effective Human Resource Management and

Development