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

Apply Primary Teaching (PNET)
PDF

Word Doc

Apply Secondary Teaching (SNET)
PDF

Word Doc

Useful links Living in Hong Kong Primary Teaching (PNET) FAQs Secondary Teaching (SNET) FAQs Obtaining TESOL Qualifications

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
Qualifications required for secondary teachers

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 renumeration (PDF)
Primary teacher renumeration (DOC)

Secondary teacher renumeration (PDF)
Secondary teacher renumeration (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 by mid August 2009. Applications for the next round of interviews should be made by 16 January 2009. 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.

Apply for Primary Teaching (PNET)
PDF
Word Doc

Apply for Secondary Teaching (SNET)
PDF
Word Doc

For more information contact Edstaff team@edstaff.com.au

 

   Edstaff Privacy Statement. © copyright Edstaff 2004. All Rights Reserved.