Teach in Hong Kong

The Education Bureau, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region requires
English teachers from Australia and New Zealand for Hong Kong primary and secondary schools

Job description

The Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme (NET scheme) was initiated by the Education Bureau, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to support and enrich language learning and teaching in all public-sector primary and secondary schools by:

• providing an authentic environment for students to learn English
• developing student's interest in learning English
• establishing a foundation for life-long learning
• assisting local teachers develop innovative learning and teaching programs, resources and activities to meet the need of students
• promoting good teaching and learning language practices through region-based professional development programs, seminars, workshops and networking activities.

Teaching responsibilities

Duties for primary teaching (PNET)

Duties for secondary teaching (SNET)

Teachers will be required to undertake the following duties:

• teach English as a second language
• provide support to school English faculties
• develop school based English materials and programs including professional development (school based & regional)
• act as an English policy advisor to the Principal and other teachers in the schools
• organise and participate in extra-curricula activities related to English learning and teaching and other areas (for example: IT, Art and Sport)

Qualifications and documentation required

Qualifications required for primary teachers

Primary applicants require qualifications including either a Teaching Certificate, a degree, degree plus Dip. Ed. or B. Ed. All applicants for primary positions also require a TESOL qualification at least to certificate level. Acceptable TESOL courses as those with at least 100 hours contact hours and a practicum component. For example CELTA or Certificate IV in TESOL courses fulfil the requirements of the Hong Kong Education Bureau. Click on the link above for more details.

Successful primary teaching applicants without TESOL qualifications to obtain a TESOL qualification at least to certificate level before taking up the position in Hong Kong or within the first twelve months of taking up the position at their own expense and in their own time.

Required Documentation (PDF)
Required Documentation (DOC)

Original or certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documentation are required from all applicants. Please note the retirement age for teachers in Hong Kong is 60. Applicants must be below this age for the duration of their appointment.

Remuneration Package

Primary teacher remuneration (PDF)
Primary teacher remuneration (DOC)

Secondary teacher remuneration (PDF)
Secondary teacher remuneration (DOC)

Application closing dates, appointment dates and duration

The Education Bureau is seeking teachers for primary and secondary schools who preferably are available to begin their appointments in mid August 2010. Applications for the next round of interviews should be made by 10 March 2010. Contracts are for 2 years. Renewal of the contract may be approved by schools, subject to satisfactory performance and endorsement by the Education Bureau, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. A generous salary package is offered including airfares and an accommodation allowance.

For more information about the NET scheme go to http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=262&langno=1 or go to the Education Bureau, Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's website www.edb.gov.hk and click the NET scheme icon in the bottom right hand corner of the English version of the EDB home page.

Secondary teachers wishing to teach subjects other than English in Hong Kong or in different locations should go to the Register for Teaching section of this website.