Staff Interflow Schemes

Introduction

To facilitate cross-fertilisation of experience and expertise and to enhance overall professionalism of the education sector, the Education Bureau (EDB) has been operating the following three major voluntary staff interflow schemes :

(a) Annual Teacher Secondment Exercise

This is designed for heads and teachers from aided, special schools and schools under the Direct Subsidy Scheme to take up professional duties in EDB for cross-exchange of expertise and experience. This scheme enhances the partnership between EDB and schools.

(b) Scheme of Voluntary Postings to Schools for Non-teaching Departmental Grade Officers at Basic Rank

This is designed for EDB basic rank officers in non-teaching grades to take up teaching duties in government and aided schools. This scheme focuses on enhancing cross-fertilisation of professional expertise in the school setting.

(c) Cross-grade Posting Scheme

Through cross-grade postings within EDB, this scheme presents the opportunity for EDB officers to widen their vision, experience and knowledge; develop their potential and professionalism; and improve their adaptability to changing circumstances.

For the detailed arrangements of the 2025 Staff Interflow Schemes, please refer to Education Bureau Circular Memorandum (EDBCM No.16/2025).

Notes for Applicants

Points to Note	Annual Teacher Secondment Exercise		Scheme of Voluntary Postings to Schools	Cross-grade Posting Scheme
Points to Note	Secondment positions at Appendix A(1) to A(27)	Centre of Excellence Scheme at Appendix A(28)	Scheme of Voluntary Postings to Schools	Cross-grade Posting Scheme
Application form to be completed
Appendix B of EDBCM No. 16/2025	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
with Annex 1	Yes	No	No	No
with Annex 2	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Appendix C	No	Yes	No	No
Validity period of application	Current selection exercise		2 Years from the date of application	2 Years from the date of application
Closing date application	3 April 2025		Open all year around; 3 April 2025 for posting to commence in Aug/Sep 2025	Open all year around; 3 April 2025 for posting involving teaching grade officers and posts to commence in Aug/Sep 2025
Secondment position	Appendix A		No secondment position is available and secondment is subject to availability of vacancies of the right subjects and levels in schools	No secondment position is available and secondment is subject to successful matching of posts amongst applicants
Matching arrangement	Interview is required as part of the selection process		Matching to be conducted by EDB; interview may be required	Matching to be conducted by EDB; interview may be required

Application Form

PDF Format	MS Word Format
Appendix B	Appendix B
Appendix C	Appendix C

Terms and Conditions

for aided and DSS schools	for civil service employees of EDB
Appendix D(1)	Appendix D(2)

Submission of Application

Applicants should submit all completed application forms through one of the means below –

(i) by post to the Human Resource Management Unit of the Education Bureau on 4/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application). Applicants should ensure that sufficient postage is paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be disposed of by the Hongkong Post; or

(ii) by hand to the Education Bureau’s drop-in box (Box no.: EDB03－ Staff Interflow Schemes 2025) located at the 2/F Entrance, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The drop-in box is normally open for use from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays).

Enquires

Executive Officer (Human Resource Management)
Tel : 3509 8497
Fax : 2893 1976
e-mail : exohrm@edb.gov.hk