Career development: Throughout Singapore, talent is identified and nurtured rather than being left to chance.
After three years of teaching, teachers are assessed annually to see which of three career paths would best suit
them – master teacher, specialist in curriculum or research or school leader. Each path has salary increments.
Teachers with potential as school leaders are moved to middle management teams and receive training to prepare
them for their new roles. Middle managers’ performance is assessed for their potential to become vice principals,
and later, principals. Each stage involves a range of experience and training to prepare candidates for school
leadership and innovation.