Salary & Benefits of Public School Jobs in Hong Kong

As China's window to the West, Hong Kong is a unique place with lots to offer to foreign workers. With a 98% Chinese population, you can enjoy a true flavour of China mixed with Western and multi-Asian elements brought to Hong Kong by years of foreign influences. English and Cantonese are official languages and Mandarin (the official language in China) is on the rise. However, even though English language is official, a considerable need for English language training in schools is on a steady rise.

Teach Away offers two year placements in Hong Kong for candidates with previous teaching experience.  Teachers work within the Hong Kong public school system and are often accompanied by a local teacher in the classroom.  The Native-Speaking English Teacher (NET) scheme in Hong Kong requires teachers to have completed their teaching certification. Successful candidates will enjoy lucrative benefits.

Basic Benefits of NET Jobs in Hong Kong
 

Start Date                                               August 2009

End Date                                                 August 2011

Location                                                 All across Hong Kong
                                                                 (detailed map)

Student Level                                        Elementary & Secondary Schools

Working Hours                                     08:00-17:00 Secondary School
                                                                 08:30-15:30 Primary Whole Day School
                                                                 07:30-13:00 Primary Bi-Sessional AM School
                                                                 13:30-18:30 Primary Bi-Sessional PM School

Monthly Salary                                      HK$22,985 - HK$48,400 (approx. $3,000-$6,500)

Airfare                                                     Roundtrip airfare included (reimbursed upon arrival)
                                                                  Airfare provided to families for up to 5 persons

Accommodation                                   Housing Allowance of HK$14,245/month
                                                                  (approx. $2000/month)

Vacation                                                 National holidays, summer vacation
                                                                  (flexible, determined by school)

Medical Insurance                               Allowance for Family Health Care

Additional Benefits                              Bonus Pay, Retention Bonus, Cash Advances on Salary
                                                                  Luggage Allowance, Medical Allowance, Family Air Ticket