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Posted By: Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office <netrecruit@edb.gov.hk>
Date: Monday, 2 November 2009, at 3:31 p.m.

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English Language Education in Hong Kong
Recruitment of Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs)
for both Primary and Secondary Schools

On behalf of the primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region cordially invites you to apply for the NET positions.

ROLE
NETs are required to teach English as a second language to Chinese students and assist in teacher and curriculum development in Government and Government aided primary schools (for students aged between 6 and 11) and secondary schools (for students aged between 12 and 17) and schools for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
Candidates should have fluent speaking English competence and possess:
(A) For secondary school NETs
(i) A bachelor¡¦s degree majoring in English Language or English Literature or English Studies or Linguistics** or a Modern Language** OR a Bachelor of Education degree (majoring in English or a Modern Language** but not primary education specialist) obtained after 3 years¡¦ full-time study from a Hong Kong university or equivalent; and
(ii) A Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Education (PGDE or PGCE) majoring in English or equivalent; and
(iii) At least 1 year¡¦s post-graduate experience of teaching English (preferably as a second or foreign language) at secondary school level or above.
ƒÜ Applicants who possess a bachelor¡¦s degree in other academic subjects but with a PGDE/PGCE or equivalent AND a Teaching English as a Foreign Language or a Second Language (TEFL/TESL) qualification preferably at diploma level AND at least 1 year¡¦s post-graduate experience of teaching English at secondary school level or above may also apply and the applications may only be considered when there are positions left unfilled by candidates meeting all the qualification requirements.
(B) For primary school NETs
(i) A bachelor¡¦s degree majoring in English Language or English Literature or English Studies or Linguistics** or a Modern Language** from a Hong Kong university or equivalent; and
(ii) A recognized teacher training qualification (PGDE or PGCE) in primary education; and
(iii) A Teaching of English as a Foreign Language or a Second Language (TEFL/TESL) qualification at least at certificate level.
ƒÜ Applicants who possess a bachelor¡¦s degree in other academic subjects AND/OR a recognized teacher training qualification (PGDE/PGCE) not in primary education AND a TEFL/TESL qualification at least certificate level may also apply and the applications may only be considered when there are positions left unfilled by candidates meeting all the qualification requirements.
** A degree in Linguistics or Modern Languages should be one in which English is the major language studies.

For appointment in special schools, preference will be given to candidates who have special education training and/or experience in teaching students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
* The appointment will normally be on a two-year contract from 16 August 2010 to 15 August 2012, subject to renewal after expiry.
* The salary scales are:
(a) For secondary school NETs ¡V from around HK$22,985 to HK$48,400 (*approx. CAN$3,237 to CAN$6,817) per month (12 months a year).
(b) For primary school NETs ¡V from around HK$22,985 to HK$40,290 (*approx. CAN$3,237 to CAN$5,675) per month (12 months a year).
* 15% end of contract gratuity will be granted if your performance and conduct during the period of service are satisfactory.
* A cash retention incentive, 5% OR 10 % of basic salary will be provided to eligible NETs for the satisfactory completion of the third and fourth year OR the fifth year of continuous service onwards in Hong Kong respectively. The incentive is not payable for the first two years¡¦ of continuous service.
* Passage, baggage and medical allowances AND a special allowance of HK$14,245 (*approx. CAN$2,006) per month are provided for appointees whose normal place of residence is outside Hong Kong. (A NET will not be eligible for the special allowance if his/her normal place of residence is not outside Hong Kong or his/her spouse is currently receiving the same allowance or any housing benefit from his/her own employer.)
* The salary, the terms and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the candidate¡¦s qualifications and post-qualification teaching experience and the prevailing conditions at the time the offer of appointment is made.
* Based on exchange rate HK$7.10 = CAN$1 (subject to fluctuation).

APPLICATION
Applicants applying for the above positions in both primary and secondary schools should complete separate application forms for each position and mail/fax the completed application forms to the following address not later than 31 January 2010.

NET Administration Team, Education Bureau,
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Room 1321, 13th floor Wu Chung House,
213 Queen¡¦s Road East,
Wan Chai,
Hong Kong.
Fax No: (852) 2123 1239
Email address: netrecruit@edb.gov.hk

Standard application forms and further information are available from our web site at: www.edb.gov.hk -> Teachers
Development ->Employment Related Information -> Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme and the above address.

General Notes:
Applicants are required to produce documentary evidence that they have/have not been found guilty of criminal offence (e.g. Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)) from the countries/cities where they have resided.

Personal data provided by job applications will be used strictly in accordance with this Bureau¡¦s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request. You may contact the NET Administration Team at Room 1321, 13/F, 213 Queen¡¦s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

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