Curriculum Development Institute

Salary : $89,460 per month (Gratuity : 15%) (Contract Period : 2.5 Years)

Duties : (a) To co-ordinate and lead the planning, development and review of the curriculum relating to Senior Secondary Liberal Studies; (b) To supervise and plan the dissemination of the above curricula, including the production of curriculum resource materials to facilitate the implementation of the above curriculum and its interface with the junior secondary curriculum; (c) To plan, organise and conduct professional development programmes in support of the implementation of the above curriculum; (d) To develop and review related resource materials; (e) To participate in research and development projects in relation to the curriculum development of the Liberal Studies, including piloting of curriculum models and the enhancement of teaching and learning strategies, etc.; (f) To plan, organise and conduct student learning activities to promote the learning of Liberal Studies; (g) To collaborate with the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and other bodies/organisations to ensure alignment between curriculum and assessment for the curriculum; and (h) To perform any other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements : (a) A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree majoring in Liberal Studies, Chinese History, History or Geography, or equivalent; and a certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [See Remarks (ii)]; (b) Met the language proficiency requirements of ’Level 2’ results in the two language papers [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [See Remarks (iii)]; (c) At least 10 years’ relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a)] experience in teaching in secondary school and/or curriculum development in secondary school, among which at least 2 completed cohorts should be of teaching experience in Liberal Studies of the HKDSEE [See Remarks (iv)]; (d) Possess sound knowledge in Liberal Studies curriculum and the local education system; and (e) Preference will be given to candidates who possess a higher degree (e.g. a second/higher degree) related to curriculum development and / or educational management, or equivalent.

Remarks for Post:
(i) The application period for the post of Senior Curriculum Officer (Liberal Studies) is from 23 August 2019 (Friday) to 6 September 2019 (Friday).
(ii)Candidates should mark clearly on their application forms the major and minor subjects studied in their degree courses. Candidates possessing additional qualifications (e.g. a second/ higher degree in a relevant subject) should include details in their applications.
(iii)Candidates’ results in the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) are classified as ’Level 2’, ’Level 1’ or ’Fail’, with ’Level 2’ being the highest. ’Level 5’ or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade ’C’ or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) are accepted as equivalent to ’Level 2’ in the UC paper of the CRE. ’Level 5’ or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade ’C’ or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade ’C’ or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), are accepted as equivalent to ’Level 2’ in the UE paper of the CRE. Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test result is accepted as equivalent to ’Level 2’ in the UE paper of the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.
(iv)Candidates should state the nature and relevancy of the post-qualification experience.
(v)For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of the BL in the community, candidates for all Curriculum Officer jobs in the Education Bureau will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in an applicant’s overall assessment.
(vi)Candidates should be responsible, self-motivated and enthusiastic; have a fine character and integrity; be committed to serve in the education field; and be able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English.

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 :
Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau, Room 1318, 13/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Tel : 2892 5846)