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The campaign by the Ministry of Education Singapore and the Singapore Teachers' Union (STU) emphasizes mutual respect between educators and the community. It affirms the professionalism and integrity of teaching staff, and outlines clear steps for addressing unreasonable behavior, harassment, or abuse. The document encourages individuals to raise concerns with school leaders, contact STU for support, or reach out to authorities if safety is compromised.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU) Ministry of Education, Singapore
Country: Singapore
Year of publication: 2025

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Violence and harassment
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders

This newsletter centers on the impact of COVID-19 on educators, with a strong focus on teacher well-being during the circuit breaker period. It presents survey findings on Home-Based Learning (HBL) and Leave of Absence/Stay-Home Notice policies, highlighting increased workloads, uneven support across departments, and health concerns. The newsletter also introduces the “Teacher Wellness@STU” initiative, encouraging educators to build resilience and emotional strength, and offers resources, consultations, and wellness guidance to help teachers navigate the challenges of remote teaching and pandemic-related stress.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Singapore
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Social emotional skills Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Union representatives

This document places emphasis on teacher well-being amid the reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from a large-scale survey, it reveals that many educators experienced heightened stress due to increased workloads, unclear expectations, and inconsistent school policies. While some schools implemented supportive measures, like flexible reporting times, reduced meeting durations, and remote work options—others maintained rigid practices that compromised teacher morale. The newsletter highlights calls for standardizing well-being policies across schools and advocates for greater empathy and recognition of teachers’ frontline roles during this challenging period.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Singapore
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives

The "Teacher Wellness" page by the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU) is a dedicated initiative that supports educators' wellbeing by addressing both professional development and personal support. It features a series of talks, available for members of STU, tailored to different stages of a teacher’s career, such as understanding legal responsibilities, navigating probation, and preparing for promotions. The page also outlines the benefits of STU membership, including access to workshops, industrial relations support, and insurance schemes.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Singapore

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Cross-cutting resource Job satisfaction Recognition Social protection
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Union representatives
Specific communities: Early-stage career
Resource type: Web page

The STU’s guidance provides its members with essential support and resources for navigating workplace challenges in the education sector. It covers topics such as performance appraisals, school transfers, workplace safety, and legal responsibilities, and includes a grievance procedure flowchart with the affected member which unions can use as an example for their work. It also promotes proactive engagement through educational talks, which can be requested from the union, on legal obligations, disciplinary actions, and social media conduct, aiming to foster safer, fairer, and more informed working environments for teachers in Singapore.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union
Country: Singapore

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Online ressource

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Newsletter Vol. 1. No. 5.: Protecting & promoting teachers & teaching

Newsletter, Vol. 1. No. 8: Survey on reopening of schools

Teacher Wellness

Workplace concerns: Support and guidance for teachers