(a) To provide professional input and support to strategies and initiatives of training to meet professional development needs of the teaching profession, including exploring new types and modes of training, devising and implementing pilot programmes, etc.; (b) To assist in fostering exchange of knowledge, expertise and cooperation on continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers and school leaders among Hong Kong, Mainland and other countries, which may require traveling to the Mainland/overseas to organise/participate in pilot programmes/visits; (c) To assist in the design and development of e-learning packages; (d) To provide professional input and support to the implementation of standards for the teaching profession, including tasks relating to the consultation to tap the views of members of the teaching profession and other stakeholders; (e) To provide professional input and assistance in refining the proposed standards for the teaching profession; (f) To assist in planning, organising, developing strategic implementation, promotion and dissemination of the finalised standards for the teaching profession; (g) To assist in the design and development of the CPD and Induction toolkit; and (h) To perform any other duties as assigned.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree and a certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent; a higher degree in education preferred; (b) At least 10 years' post bachelor's degree education-related experience, of which at least 3 years' experience in principalship in local primary/secondary schools; (c) Very good command of written English and Chinese; oral proficiency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua is essential; (d) Knowledge in conducting teacher and/or principal training in local context; familiar with Hong Kong education system and current educational policies as well as the global trends in education; (e) Strong analytical skills, project management and coordination skills; and (f) Be committed and able to work independently as well as in a team and under instructions.