Ministry of Education Singapore Senior Leadership FAQ

Pros

Looking into improving professional development and career advancement opportunities for SENO fraternity Good working environment (depends on the school)

Cons

Work-life balance or job responsibilities differ across SENOs as it depends on the work culture and leadership of the school you are posted in - which includes recognition of effort Little improvement in terms of salary and remuneration - Slow salary increment every year - Little opportunity for job emplacement or salary adjustment once you have attained higher education (better to enter with degree education if you want better salary and career advancement opportunities) - Unlike EO position where they are offered the CONNECT plan

Advice to Management

To improve welfare of SENOs in order to retain manpower / talent

Pros

- Sense of mission is palpable - Colleagues are generally very collegial and professional - Senior management is receptive and hears views

Cons

- Very large organisation and things can take longer to move - Decisions tend to be very consensus based and sometimes can be watered down as a result