Expression of Interest Primary School Teacher of Chinese
About This Role
Current Live Openings:
If you're interested in teaching Chinese at an ESF Primary School for the 2026/2027 academic year, please click "apply" below.
You can also view our current openings for Teacher of Chinese at our Primary Schools by clicking Apply via the WhatSchool platform.
Position Overview:
In the role of a Chinese teacher at one of our primary schools, you will play a vital part in sharing your language and its associated culture with our young students. Along with providing exceptional language education, you will have the chance to inspire students to become responsible global citizens as they develop an appreciation for diverse cultures and languages across the globe.
General Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or any subject paired with a Postgraduate qualification.
- Proficiency in the Chinese language.
- Certificate/Diploma in Education (PGCE/PGDE).
- Familiarity with the PYP and key principles of the curriculum frameworks is a plus.
- Newly qualified educators or those with teaching experience from a recognized educational institution.
- Click here to view the standard competencies and capabilities expected of a primary school teacher at an ESF school.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The iPGCE (assessment only) does not meet the Teacher Registration status required by the Hong Kong Education Bureau, which is essential for teaching at an ESF school.
Application Process:
Applicants can choose between two options:
- General Application: Indicate your interest in this job category across all schools by clicking “Apply Now” below.
- Specific Application: Apply for a particular school opening via the following link Apply via the WhatSchool platform.
We appreciate your interest in joining our schools. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Note: This role is for Expressions of Interest, indicating your interest for the 2026/2027 academic year, and there may not be immediate vacancies available.
For any inquiries, please reach out to Rishab Kombial at rishab.kombial@esfcentre.edu.hk.
By applying for this position, your application may also be considered for other roles (senior positions, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
About Us
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organization in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and extensive program of extracurricular activities are designed to bring out the best in every student through a personalized approach to learning, fostering curiosity.
Currently, we serve over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities across our kindergartens, primary, secondary, and all-through schools.
About the Team
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is a progressive, well-managed educational organization dedicated to offering an international education to a diverse student body from over 70 countries. We take pride in being leaders in education.