(a) To lead the curriculum development of the Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) Key Learning Area (KLA), particularly Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, Citizenship, Economics and Society (Secondary 1-3) and Religious Education (Secondary 1-3), as Head of the PSHE Section; (b) To plan, organise and conduct teacher development programmes in support of the implementation of the above curricula; (c) To plan and supervise the development of resource materials to support the implementation of the above curricula; (d) To plan, organise and conduct student learning activities, research and development, and evaluation projects related to PSHE; (e) To advise and collaborate with relevant sections in the Curriculum Development Institute, Divisions in the Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, schools, other government departments and organisations concerned on curricular matters related to the PSHE KLA, including serving on departmental/interdepartmental/non-government committees and/or working groups related to PSHE; (f) To coordinate and supervise the review of textbooks and resource materials for curriculum within the PSHE KLA; (g) To execute and monitor the administration of curriculum/subject grants related to PSHE; and (h) To undertake any other duties assigned.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree majoring in Economics/Geography/Religious Studies, or equivalent [See Note (ii)]; (b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [See Note (ii)]; (c) Met the language proficiency requirement of 'Level 2' result in either the Use of Chinese (UC) paper or the Use of English (UE) paper in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent; and 'Level 2' in both the UC and the UE papers in the CRE, or equivalent preferred [See Note (iii)]; (d) A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [See Note (v)]; (e) At least 12 years' relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a) and (b)] experience in teaching and/or curriculum development of Economics/Ethics and Religious Studies/Geography/Citizenship, Economics and Society (or previously named as Life and Society) (Secondary 1-3)/Religious Education (Secondary 1-3) [See Note (iv)]; (f) Possess sound knowledge in the area of Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) Key Learning Area (KLA) as well as the local education system; (g) Possess a higher degree (e.g. a second/higher degree) related to Economics/Geography/Religious Studies/Curriculum Development preferred [See Note (ii)]; and (h) 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.? Note: (i) The application period for the post of Principal Curriculum Officer (Personal, Social and Humanities Education) is from 8 November 2024 (Friday) to 22 November 2024 (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) Candidates' 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 should state the nature and relevancy of the post-qualification experience. (v) A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for Curriculum Officer jobs in the Education Bureau. All applicants for Curriculum Officer jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment.
Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for 2.5 years.

$127,700 per month
Fringe Benefits (a) 18 days annual leave and full pay sickness allowance whereas rest days, statutory holidays(or substituted holidays), maternity leave/paternity leave, 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.

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website ( https://www.csb.gov.hk ). Application should reach the following enquiry address (Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau, Room 1318, 13/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong) on or before the closing date for application. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Bureau and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. On-line application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau's web site ( https://www.csb.gov.hk ). The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further. 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.