Assistant Primary School Masters/Mistresses are mainly deployed on teaching duties and assisting in the implementation of education policies and initiatives in government primary schools.

[Remarks: The Education Bureau, in deploying a successful candidate to a particular subject (including teaching by means of Chinese and English), will take into account the operational needs of government primary schools that may be adjusted from time to time, having regard to the candidate's qualification and experience. A successful candidate may be required to teach subjects other than those he/she has indicated in his/her application, and the deployment to school will be arranged by the Education Bureau based on the operational needs.]

Candidates should have -
(a) a Hong Kong Bachelor of Education degree in primary education, or equivalent [See Note (7)];
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [See Notes (1) to (3)]; and
(c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) [See Notes (4) to (5)].

Potential applicants who are expected to obtain a Hong Kong Bachelor of Education degree in primary education and/or 'Level 2' results in the two language papers in CRE, or equivalent, to meet the entry requirements set out in (a) and (b) above in the period from the closing date for application up to the summer of 2023 may also apply. These applicants are required to clearly state the expected date of obtaining the said qualification(s) in the application form and the prescribed Supplementary Information Form (SIF), and to provide documentary evidence such as letters, certificates and transcripts to prove that they have obtained the requisite qualification(s) and met the entry requirements in the aforementioned period by the deadline to be determined by the Education Bureau. Applicants who fail to provide the necessary information as required will not be considered further.

Candidates should be responsible, self-motivated and enthusiastic; have a fine character and integrity; be committed to serving in the education field; and be able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English.