Curriculum Officer (Science) / Chemistry (EDB/ITE/165/26)

Duties

(a) To develop and review the curriculum for the subjects of Chemistry (S4-6) in the Science Education Key Learning Area, and to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Chemistry (S4-6) curriculum;

(b) To plan, organise and conduct in-service professional development programmes for teachers and training courses for laboratory technicians to facilitate the implementation of Science / Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) / Innovation and Technology (I&T) education;

(c) To plan, co-ordinate and develop curriculum resources to enhance the learning and teaching of Science / STEAM / I&T education;

(d) To plan, organise and conduct curriculum support programmes for schools and provide advice on matters related to implementation of Science / STEAM / I&T education (including holistic curriculum planning, pedagogy, assessment, laboratory safety and management, etc.);

(e) To liaise and cooperate with other government departments, tertiary institutions, and relevant organisations in promoting Science / STEAM / I&T education;

(f) To organise and conduct curriculum development projects, such as piloting learning and teaching strategies and conducting case studies in schools, to enhance the implementation of Science / STEAM / I&T education;

(g) To organise and conduct activities and events related to Science / STEAM / I&T education;

(h) To review textbooks and related resource materials; and

(i) To undertake any other duties as assigned.

Entry Requirements

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree majoring in Chemistry, or equivalent [see Notes (ii) & (iii)];

(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent;

(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' in the two language papers [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Note (iv)];

(d) A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) [see Note (vi)];

(e) At least 6 years' relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a) and (b)] experience in teaching and/or curriculum development;

(f) Possess sound knowledge and educational experience in the area of Chemistry, Science or Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education and the local education system;

(g) Possess (i) research experience in Chemistry, education or equivalent area, or (ii) a higher degree (e.g. a Master's / Doctoral degree) related to Chemistry or education, or equivalent preferred; and

(h) May be required to take a written test on the day of selection interview.

Pay

$83,975 per month

Terms of Appointment

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

How to Apply

Candidates 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.

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.