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The NETS may be employed by schools direct or through the Education Department to fill either graduate or non-graduate teaching vacancies.
Candidates who wish to apply for the NET posts must be native English speakers and should possess (i) a Bachelor's degree, preferably majoring in English Language or English Literature or English Studies or a Modern Language; and (ii) a Post-graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent; and (iii) at least one year's experience of teaching English at secondary level or above (Category A).
Alternatively, they should possess (i) a recognized Certificate in Education obtained after at least two years' full-time study; and (ii) at least one year's experience of teaching English at secondary level or above (Category B).
Candidates with a Teaching of English as a Foreign Language or a Second Language (TEFL/TESL) qualification are preferred.
The appointment of NETs will be on a two-year contract, subject to renewal after expiry. The NETs will receive a gratuity of 25 per cent of total basic salary on completion of the contract. Free passages and baggage allowance will also be provided.
The salary scale is HK$234,420 to HK$493,680 per annum for Category (A) and HK$202,320 to HK$326,940 per annum for Category (B). Increments may be awarded for recognised post-qualification teaching experience at secondary school level or above.
Application forms are available from the Placement and Support Unit, Education Department, Hong Kong Government, 14th floor, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
The deadline for application is May 30, 1997.
Enquiries can be directed to the same office at 2892 5751 or by fax to
28926304.
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