To take charge of the development and implementation of the biology curriculum and various biology related parts in science curricula. Major duties include :

• (a)to plan, develop and evaluate the curricula;
• (b)to plan, organise and evaluate professional development programmes for teachers and training activities for laboratory technicians in support of the implementation of the curricula;
• (c)to plan, develop and evaluate learning and teaching resources in support of the implementation of the curricula;
• (d)to collaborate with the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority to ensure alignment between curriculum and assessment for the curricula;
• (e)to plan and conduct school visits and curriculum-related activities to support schools in their planning, development and implementation of the curricula;
• (f)to initiate, organise and evaluate curriculum-related activities to promote science education;
• (g)to initiate, conduct and monitor research and development projects in relation to the science curricula;
• (h)to review textbooks and resource materials of the curricula; and
  • (i)to undertake any other duties as assigned.

• (a)A Hong Kong bachelor's degree, majoring in Biology, or equivalent; and a certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [see Note (ii)];
• (b)'Level 2' results in the two language papers [Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)] in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [see Notes
  • (iii)and (iv)];
• (c)at least 10 years' relevant post-qualification experience in teaching and/or curriculum development [see Note (v)];
• (d)sound knowledge of science as well as Biology education and the local education system;
• (e)high level of awareness of current trends in local and international science as well as Biology education; and
• (f)good leadership and interpersonal skills.