(a) To assist the supervisor in the coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of the support services to be provided by the Language Learning Support Section; (b) To provide advisory and professional development support services to primary and secondary school heads, Chinese panel heads and teachers in implementing different curriculum and policy initiatives, including the teaching of Chinese to Non-Chinese Speaking students; (c) To conduct in-house professional development programmes; (d) To conduct school-based/ territory-wide/ cross-district networking functions for primary and secondary school Chinese panel heads and teachers; (e) To disseminate good practices in Chinese Language learning and the experience in using the resources effectively in primary and secondary schools; (f) To undertake research and development projects related to Chinese Language learning and teaching in primary and secondary schools; and (g) To liaise with school heads/ relevant parties of the schools to review the progress in school-based curriculum development.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chinese Language and/or Chinese Language education is essential, and a higher degree or equivalent in Chinese Language education or related discipline is preferable [see Note (ii)]; (b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent; (c) 'Level 2' results in the two language papers ("Use of Chinese" and "Use of English") in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) [see Note (iii)]; (d) At least 6 years' relevant post-qualification experience in teaching, supervision, resource management, conducting educational research, training or providing direct support to schools to enhance Chinese Language learning [see Note (iv)]; (e) Good knowledge of the local education system and the curriculum reform; (f) Knowledge of current trends in Chinese Language education in both local and international settings; (g) Proven leadership, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; and (h) Good proficiency in Cantonese and Putonghua is essential.