(a) To take part in developing the English Language Education curriculum and evaluating its implementation at the secondary level;
(b) To assist in planning and organising in-service professional development programmes for English Language and Literature in English teachers to facilitate the implementation of the English Language Education curriculum and other curriculum initiatives;
(c) To assist in planning and organising territory-wide language activities and developing resources to support curriculum implementation (including the production and dissemination of learning and teaching resource materials, and examples of school practices for English Language and Literature in English);
(d) To take part in conducting and monitoring curriculum innovation programmes, projects, research and evaluation;
(e) To review English Language textbooks and learning and teaching resource packages;
(f) To provide subject-related professional services and to participate in subject-related committees and task groups within and/or outside the Bureau;
(g) To develop, promote and implement language enhancement measures;
(h) To perform administrative duties related to the day-to-day operation of the English Language Education Section; and
(i) To undertake any other duties assigned.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree in English Language, English Studies, English Literature, English Language Education or Translation, or equivalent [see Note (ii)];
(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [see Note (ii)];
(c) 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 Note (iii)];
(d) A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [see Note (iv)];
(e) At least 6 years' relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a) and (b)] experience in English teaching and/or curriculum development [see Note (v)];
(f) Possess a Hong Kong higher degree in English Language, English Studies, English Literature, English Language Education or a related discipline relevant to the work of English Language Education preferred [see Note (ii)];
(g) Experience in the teaching and/or curriculum development of English Language and Literature in English at the senior secondary level preferred;
(h) Good knowledge of the local education system and the curriculum reform as well as current trends in English Language education in both local and international settings;
(i) Good leadership and interpersonal skills; and
(j) 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.

Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for 2.5 years.

(a) 18 days annual leave and full pay sickness allowance whereas rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), maternity leave/paternity leave, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
(b) A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the contract with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
(c) Other fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and, where appropriate, housing benefits.

Candidates must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<a href="https://www.csb.gov.hk">https://www.csb.gov.hk</a>) on or before the closing date of application.

Application submitted in paper form by post, by fax or in person is NOT ACCEPTED.

Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiries, please call the telephone number indicated.

(a) Please mark clearly the EDB Job Code and specific contract post applied for, e.g. Curriculum Officer (English Language Education) (EDB/CDI/174/26). (b) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise. (c) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. (d) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service. (e) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made. (f) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview. (g) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at <a href="https://www.csb.gov.hk">https://www.csb.gov.hk</a> under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments". (h) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by email to scoapcd@edb.gov.hk on or before the closing date for application. Please indicate the post applied for and EDB Job No., e.g. "Application for Curriculum Officer (English Language Education) (EDB/CDI/174/26)" in the email subject.