Education Infrastructure Division

Salary : $ 44,126 per month (Gratuity : 10%) (Contract period : up to 3 October 2020)

Duties : (a) To conduct initial assessment of schools’ proposals for the “Grant Scheme on Promoting Effective English Language Learning in Primary Schools” and liaise with schools for clarification before proposal submission; (b) To serve as secretary in vetting panel meetings; (c) To follow up with schools on revision of proposals in light of the vetting panels’ advice/recommendations; (d) To monitor schools’ progress on implementation of approved school-based curriculum initiatives; (e) To evaluate the implementation of measures undertaken by schools; (f) To liaise with relevant EDB sections/divisions and SCOLAR Members on the implementation of the Scheme; (g) To render support to large-scaled events related to the Language Fund; (h) To report regularly to the supervisors on work progress; and (i) To perform any other duties as and when required by the supervisors.

Entry Requirements : (a) A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, preferably majoring in English, or equivalent; (b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, preferably majoring in English, or equivalent; (c) Met the language proficiency requirements of level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note]; (d) At least 5 years’ post-degree experience in teaching English in local public sector schools, preferably at primary level; (e) Experience in administrative work and/or vetting proposals in the Education Bureau preferred; and (f) Applicants will be required to attend an interview and a written test.

Remarks for Post : The Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) was established in 1996 to advise Government on language education issues in general as well as on the use of the Language Fund.

Closing date of application : 6 September 2019 [On-line application is accepted]

How to apply : You may obtain an application form [G.F. 340 (Rev.3/2013)] from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. You may also download the application form from the Civil Service Bureau’s Internet website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). To apply, please send the completed application form to the address below on or before the closing date for application. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Bureau and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. Bilingual advertisements of the post, including other information such as gratuity (if any) and fringe benefits etc. are available at the Civil Service Bureau’s Internet website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

Address and Enquiry Telephone :
Language Education and SCOLAR Section, Education Infrastructure Division, Education Bureau, Room 1702, 17/F, Skyline Tower, 39 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon (Tel : 3165 1196)