Designation : ASSISTANT SECRETARY - SCIENCE (Code- EDU25-01182)
1. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.1 Oversee the identification, formulation of policies, and development of all curriculum materials including e-books, e-textbooks and other on-line resources as required per specific subjects categorized under Mathematics for all school levels.
1.2 Oversee the organization and management of all Sciences Curriculum branch’s programs by guiding the Senior Curriculum Officers in the planning and implementation of curriculum tasks and use of resources.
1.3 Oversee the research and compiling of all drafts, trials, and completed curriculum materials for the Sciences Curriculum Branch.
1.4 Liaise with MSD and Standards Divisions in developing and providing content and strategies for monitoring standard of curriculum and school-based assessments for all school levels throughout the country
1.5 Organize and conduct relevant quality assurance meetings and workshops for specific subjects categorized under Sciences Curriculum Branch.
1.6 Advise and approve local authorities in the development of locally relevant curriculum materials in regard to specific subjects categorized under Sciences Curriculum Branch.
1.7 Liaise with officers within the wing and the department to plan, develop, and monitor other subjects’ curriculum activities and programs.
1.8 Mentor, coach and encourage section heads and staff to achieve excellence in their work area and authorize training for the officers.
1.9 Perform any other duties as directed by the First Assistant Secretary for Curriculum Development.
2. QUALIFICATIONS, WORK EXPERIENCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
2.1 Qualification:
The minimum entry requirement for this position is a Bachelor degree or higher;
2.1.1 Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Teaching or relevant
2.1.2 Post graduate or Master’s degree Education Leadership or relevant is preferable.
2.2 Work Experience:
2.2.1 Must have 8-10 years’ work experience with the schools systems.
2.2.2 Must have had 4 - 6 years’ experience as managers of the curriculum development process as well as having particular subject expertise
2.2.3 Have at least 2 - 3 years’ experience in managing the Curriculum Development.
2.3 Knowledge:
2.3.1 Must have content knowledge of the education system and its curriculum.
2.3.2 Knowledge about the education system and its functions, policies and its mission towards basic education for the people of PNG.
2.3.3 Have an excellent command of English and one of the major subject areas in curriculum
2.3.4 Sound knowledge of Teaching and Teaching Pedagogies
2.4 Skills:
2.4.1 Excellent communication and writing skills
2.4.2 Must possess good review and reporting skills
2.4.3 Computer literate including other social media technologies
2.4.4 Must have good management and public relation skills
2.4.5 Ability to meet Wing deadlines
Full Time
English
K56,172 – K68,654
NCD - PNGEI