EDB Job Code : EDB/QASBS/177/16

Salary : $65,740 per month (Gratuity : 15%) (Contract Period: 2.5 years)

Duties :
(a) To render on-site support services in primary schools for school-based curriculum development in Mathematics;
(b)To develop effective learning, teaching and assessment strategies and curriculum resources in enhancing student learning;
(c)To develop and enhance the professional capacity of curriculum leaders and to organize professional development activities for school personnel to facilitate school-based curriculum development;
(d)To disseminate effective practices of schools in developing school-based curriculum and support service;
(e)To facilitate the conceptualisation of evidence-informed practices to generate contextual knowledge in school-based curriculum planning, teaching, learning and assessment;
(f)To assist in administrative duties of the Section; and
(g)To perform any other duties assigned as and when required.

Entry Requirements :
(a)A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education, or equivalent [See Note (ii)];
(b)A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent;
(c)Met the language proficiency requirement 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)At least 6 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in teaching, curriculum development and assessment in primary or secondary schools [See Note (iv)];
(e)Good knowledge of the local education system and the curriculum reform; and
(f)Candidates may be required to take a written test on the day of selection interview.

Closing date of application : 30 September 2016

Note :
(i)The application period for the post of Curriculum Officer [School-based Curriculum Development (Primary)-Mathematics Education] is from 16 September 2016 (Friday) to 30 September 2016 (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 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 of 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 ‘C’ or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A 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 are considered as having met the English language proficiency requirement of the Curriculum Officer post. 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, assessment of BL knowledge will be included in the recruitment for all Curriculum Officer jobs in Education Bureau. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment.

Fringe Benefits : (a) 18 days annual leave, whereas rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), maternity leave and sickness allowance, 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.

How to apply : You may obtain an application form [G.F. 340 (Rev.3/2013)] from any Public Enquiry Service Centre of District Office, Home Affairs Department and 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. Please ensure that sufficient postage is paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be disposed of by the Hongkong Post. 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).