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Childcare centre operator, NTUC First Campus, has begun offering
a higher starting pay for diploma and degree holders who join them
as teachers under the Place and Train Scheme.
The starting pay for diploma holders will now be S$1,700 a month.
This is S$700 more than what it was in January when salaries were
last revised. After being trained, diploma holders can expect to
earn S$1,850 a month.
NTUC First Campus has also raised benchmark salaries for centre
principals from S$2,400 to S$2,700 a month. High-calibre principals
can earn about S$4,500 a month.
NTUC First Campus feels its salary increase will create a new
benchmark for the industry.
However, it said school fees may have to be adjusted gradually in
the long run.
But it added the move was necessary in order to attract talent to
the industry.
Chan Tee Seng, CEO, NTUC First Campus, said: "We hope that people
who join us have a passion for the job and is not just about the
money. They really like to work with children - that's the most
important."
The childcare centre operator is also awarding 25 staff
scholarships worth a total of S$1 million for part-time and
full-time degree and masters programmes locally or overseas. -
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