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Native English Teacher
Full-time | Hong Kong | 5-day week
About the Role
A role with real purpose and real standards
At Babington, our teachers are artisans. We are skilled experts at our craft and fiercely proud of what we can achieve in and out of the classroom. You will not just be delivering lessons — you will be transforming children's relationship with the English language, one student at a time.
We teach children aged 3–12, using our proprietary curriculum and Oxford's Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics programme. All our teachers are officially trained, certified, and accredited to teach our programmes. If you are passionate, charismatic, and love children, we want to hear from you.
What We Desire
At Babington, we hire for CHARACTER and PERSONALITY over experience and qualifications.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or Associate Degree / Higher Diploma equivalent)
TESOL/TEFL certificate (minimum 100 hours) — required for Hong Kong visa
Native or near-native English proficiency with a neutral accent
Excellent spoken, written and grammar skills
The Babington Character
Loves working with children aged 3–12
Charismatic, fun, energetic and bubbly
Positive, can-do attitude — a problem solver, not a problem raiser
Team player who takes initiative
Professional, presentable, a role model in and out of the classroom
Roles & Responsibilities
What you will be responsible for
Deliver lessons using the Babington teaching method and curriculum
Track and report each student's progress to the Centre Manager
Update parents on student progress monthly
Participate in centre events (parties, Open Days, Experience Days, holiday programmes)
Attend weekly staff meetings and daily team huddles
Complete student journals, reports, and planning for special events
Participate in continuous professional development training
Teaching Hours
Teaching hours are approximately 28 hours per week during regular term time, out of a 40-hour working week. During our peak Summer Programme (mid-July to end of August), expect around 28–32 teaching hours. Hours are managed flexibly by your Centre Manager.
What We Offer
A strong package and the support to do your best work
Competitive Salary
$22,000–$25,000/month
Medical Insurance
Outpatient + hospitalisation cover
Visa Sponsorship
Full support for overseas applicants
5-Day Work Week
Sundays off + one alternative weekday
Full Paid Training
3-month orientation & induction programme
RWI Certification
Official Oxford/Ruth Miskin Training certification
Annual CPD
Continuous professional development every year
Annual Leave
14 days annual leave + paid public holidays (post-probation)
How to Apply
We would love to hear from you
Send your CV, availability, expected salary, and preferred centre location(s) to:
Apply Now → hr@babington.edu.hkCurrent Openings
We currently have openings at: Whampoa Garden (Kowloon) and other locations. All enquiries welcome.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.