(a) To take part in developing the English Language Education curriculum and in monitoring and evaluating its implementation at the secondary level;
(b) To assist in planning, organising and providing in-service professional development programmes for English teachers to facilitate the implementation of the English Language curriculum and other curriculum initiatives;
(c) To assist in planning and organising, and to take part in, curriculum support activities (including the development, production and dissemination of English Language learning and teaching resource materials, and exemplars of good practices);
(d) To take part in conducting and monitoring curriculum innovation programmes, projects, research and evaluation;
(e) To provide support services;
(f) To review English Language textbooks and learning packages;
(g) To provide subject-related professional services and to participate in subject-related committees and task groups within and/or outside the Education Bureau;
(h) To develop, promote and implement language improvement measures;
(i) To perform administrative duties related to the day-to-day operation of the English Language Education Section; and
(j) To undertake any other duties assigned.

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree, majoring in English Language, English Studies or English Language Education, or equivalent;
(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [See Note (ii)];
(c) Met the language proficiency requirements of '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 Note (iii)];
(d) At least 6 years' relevant post-qualification [as specified in (a) and (b)] experience in teaching English and/or curriculum development on English Language Education [See Note (iv)];
(e) Preference will be given to candidates who have a Hong Kong higher degree in English Language, English Studies, English Language Education or a discipline relevant to the work of the English Language Education Section; and
(f) Good knowledge of the local education system and the curriculum reform; knowledge of current trends in English Language education in both local and international settings; and good leadership and interpersonal skills.