Vocational Language Programme Office

Ref. no : O/VLPO/T PT APO/07/23

Major Duties:
(a) To carry out administrative duties pertaining to the operation of various vocational English programmes / courses;
(b) To assist in monitoring the quality assurance system for effective delivery of various vocational English programmes / courses;
(c) To assist in the development of the learning and teaching materials for various vocational English programmes / courses;
(d) To coordinate and liaise with corporate clients / partnership schools and/or various operational units of the Languages Discipline / VTC for smooth operation of various vocational English programmes / courses; and
(e) To perform teaching duties (day time or evenings) in various programmes / courses operating sites on a need basis.

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, preferably with a post-graduate qualification; 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 and presentation skills in both English and Chinese;
(c) A good team player, able to work on own initiative and willing to meet challenges; and
(d) Preferably with relevant teaching experience and/or industrial experience.

Notes :
(1) The post is in the rank of Teaching Associate.
(2) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English.
(3) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties at different locations outside normal office hours.

Application Procedures :
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 3/2023)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the Vocational Language Programme Office, Room 437, 4/F, Academic Block, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education(Chai Wan), 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Please specify on the envelope the reference of the post being applied for.

Closing date for application: 21 July 2023

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.