Part-time Literacy Programme Consultant at Education

About The Role

Duties:
(a) To support the refinement and development of the primary literacy programmes;
(b) To provide school support for primary literacy programme implementation;
(c) To provide professional support for English teachers, including Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs), in participating in the primary literacy programmes;
(d) To provide classroom support through modelling, co-teaching, catering for learner diversity and giving constructive feedback;
(e) To assist programme schools in using newly developed and/or refined resources and material appropriate to their needs;
(f) To plan, coordinate and review the "Storytelling for Children" Programme;
(g) To design and conduct school-based professional development programmes to support the implementation of the primary literacy programmes;
(h) To plan, develop, organise, conduct and review Centralised Professional Development workshops to support the development and implementation of the primary literacy programmes; and
(i) To undertake any other duties assigned.

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

Pay:
$494 per hour (Required to work 16 hours per week)

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.