Curriculum Development Institute
EDB Job Code : EDB/CDI/089/18

Salary : $67,270 per month ( Gratuity : 15%) (Contract Period : 2.5 years)

Duties : (a) To develop and review the curricula relating to Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) Key Learning Area (KLA), in particular History; (b) To plan and support the dissemination of the above curricula, including the production of curriculum resource materials; (c) To plan, organise, conduct and evaluate teacher development programmes in support of the implementation of the above curricula; (d) To review textbooks and related resource materials; (e) To participate in research and development projects in relation to the further development of the PSHE curriculum; (f) To conduct curriculum development visits and focus group interviews related to the implementation of PSHE curriculum; (g) To liaise and cooperate with other government departments, tertiary institutions and relevant organisations in matters related to history and humanities education; and (h) To perform any other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements : (a) A Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, majoring in History, or equivalent; and a certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [see Note (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 Notes (iii) and (iv)]; (c) At least 6 years’ relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a)] experience in teaching and/or curriculum and resources development [see Note (v)]; (d) Possess sound knowledge in the area of history education in the PSHE KLA and local education system; (e) High level of awareness of current trends in local and international history education and humanities education; and (f) Preference will be given to candidates who possess a higher degree related to history and / or curriculum development and / or educational management, or equivalent.

Remarks :
(i)The application period for the post of Curriculum Officer (Personal, Social and Humanities Education / History) is from 6 April 2018 (Friday) to 20 April 2018 (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)The results of 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 without the requisite CRE results as stated in item (b) of the entry requirements but who have met the other entry requirements by the closing date of the application period (i.e. 20 April 2018) may also apply. However, they will only be considered for appointment subject to their enrolment and obtaining the requisite results in the relevant papers in the CRE held on 2 and 9 June 2018.
(v)Candidates should state the nature and relevancy of the post-qualification experience.
(vi)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 Education Bureau will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in an applicant’s overall assessment.
(vii)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 : 20 April 2018 [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. 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).

Address and Enquiry Telephone :
Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau, Room 1318, 13/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Tel : 2892 5846)