Salary & Benefits of Public School Jobs in Hong Kong
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 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 languge 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 English Teacher (NET) scheme in Hong Kong requres 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$21,820 - HK$45,970 (approx. $2,850-$6,000) | | Airfare | Roundtrip airfare included (reimbursed upon arrival) Airfare provided to families for up to 5 persons | | Accommodation | Housing Allowance of HK$12,950/month (approx. $1,667/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, Free flight |
 
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