Part-time (Daytime) Assistant Lecturer

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 344,000 - 482,000; Part time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council invites applications for a Part-time (Daytime) Assistant Lecturer at the Language Centre, Kwai Fong. The role involves teaching duties, student administration, and curriculum development with opportunities to lead language enhancement activities.

Applicants should hold a recognised English-related degree with a teaching qualification or an English-focused degree plus qualification like PGDE/PGCE, CELTA, or TESOL. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in English Language / English Language and Literature / Language Studies (English) / Linguistics / Education (English) / English Communication / Translation (English).
• Another recognised degree in a non-relevant field with a relevant English teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE/PGDE in English, TEFL/TESOL, CELTA or English for ESP).
• Good communication, presentation and digital skills; ability to work well in a team and meet challenges.

Responsibilities

• To perform teaching duties, including supervision of students’ projects.
• To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration.
• To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• To organise language enhancement activities; and
• To participate in projects and functions of the Language Centre.

Skills

Good communication

Presentation skills

Digital skills

Team player

Independent work

Education

Degree in English or related field

Non-relevant degree with English teaching qualification

Tools

CELTA

Trinity CertTESOL

TESL Canada certification recognised

Job description

Subject Areas

English and Communication

Major Duties

(a) To perform teaching duties, including supervision of students’ projects;

(b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;

(c) To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;

(d) To organise language enhancement activities; and

(e) To participate in projects and functions of the Language Centre.

Requirements

(a) (i) A recognised degree in English Language / English Language and Literature / Language Studies (English) / Linguistics / Education (English) / English Communication / Translation (English); OR

(ii) A recognised degree in a non-relevant field; AND a relevant English teaching qualification, such as Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Education (major in English), Teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English as a Foreign Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and English-teaching certification recognised by TESL Canada) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP). A transcript with course details including the number of hours of instruction and practicum should be provided for consideration;

(b) Good communication, presentation and digital skills; and

(c) A good team player, able to work on own initiative and willing to meet challenges.

Notes

(1) The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.

(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

(3) Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant teaching experience.

(4) Shortlisted applicants will be required to take a written assessment.

(5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

College Secretariat, Youth College (Kwai Fong)

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Part-time (Daytime) Assistant Lecturer

Closing date for application: 9 November 2026

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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