Project Officer (Primary Native-speaking English Teacher) (EDB/CDI/183/26 )

Duties:
(a) To provide school support for literacy programme implementation;
(b) To assist in planning and coordinating project team work on promoting curriculum and pedagogical innovation to drive the Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme forward, including the use of technology to support students' literacy development, the promotion of reading, the promotion of multimodal and critical literacy, the integration of technology with language instruction and the development of online courses;
(c) To assist in the ongoing development and promotion of the NET Scheme e-platform as a key tool to disseminate information and resources relating to the NET Scheme and the NET Section's services;
(d) To conduct professional development workshops for teachers on a range of topics, including e-learning, assessment literacy, catering for learner diversity and literacy instruction, as well as cluster meetings for project schools, to support the implementation of the NET Scheme and the English Language Education Key Learning Area Curriculum Guide (P1-S6)(2017); and
(e) To perform any other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements:
(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree, or equivalent, majoring in English Language, English Studies, English Literature, English Language Education, Linguistics, Modern Languages or Translation preferred [See Note (i)];
(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution or a master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language / Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL / TESL), or equivalent [See Note (i)];
(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [See Note (ii)];
(d) At least 6 years of post-degree [as specified in (a)] experience in teaching English at the primary level [See Note (iii)];
(e) Experience in developing and implementing literacy programmes suitable for primary students in Hong Kong preferred [See Note (iii)];
(f) Experience in designing and conducting professional development programmes for English teachers and Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs) in local schools preferred [See Note (iii)];
(g) Experience in curriculum development projects preferred [See Note (iii)];
(h) Good spoken and written English;
(i) Strong ability to work with others and under pressure;
(j) A sound knowledge of using technology to support language learning and teaching;
(k) Good consultancy skills; and
(l) Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Pay:
$83,975 per month

Terms of Appointment:
Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for 2 years.

How to Apply:
(a) Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>) on or before the closing date of application. Application submitted in paper form by post, by fax or in person is NOT ACCEPTED.

(b) Applicants which are incomplete, not submitted online through the G.F.340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>), not met the entry requirement or not made in the prescribed form will not be considered.

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