1. When I click on the drop-down box, the Job Vacancies page does not display properly.
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For any other inquiries, please contact the HR Recruitment Team at jobs@esfcentre.edu.hk
10. Annual Leave
ESF provides annual leave to Staff Members to promote work life balance. The Annual Leave Policy outlines the eligibility of Staff Members to annual leave and explains the procedures to be followed in applying for it. The provision of annual leave meets or in most cases exceeds the requirements of the Employment Ordinance. Click HERE to log on to the ESF Gateway for details.
11. Examination Leave Policy
ESF supports Staff Members in their study for and attaining further relevant professional qualifications to enable them to perform current or future jobs successfully. Staff Members attending professional development courses may need to sit examinations to attain professional qualifications. This Policy outlines the eligibility of Staff Members to Examination Leave and explains the procedures to be followed in applying for such leave.
12. Study Leave Policy
ESF supports training and professional development as a means of developing key competencies which enable Staff Members to perform current or future jobs successfully. Therefore it enables eligible Staff Members to take leave to attend courses relevant to their work with ESF. This Policy outlines the eligibility of Staff Members to Study Leave and explains the procedure to be followed in applying for such leave.
13. Adoption Leave Policy
In support of its family friendly practices and practices that support the good health and welfare of its employees, ESF enables Staff Members to take leave when they adopt a child. This Policy outlines the eligibility of Staff Members to Adoption Leave and explains the procedure to be followed in applying for Adoption Leave. There is no provision for Adoption Leave under the Employment Ordinance.
14. Paternity Leave Policy
In support of its family friendly practices and practices that support the good health and welfare of its employees, ESF enables Staff Members to take leave upon the birth of their child to their partner. This Policy outlines the eligibility of Staff Members to Paternity Leave and explains the procedure to be followed in applying for Paternity Leave. There is no provision for Paternity Leave under the Employment Ordinance.
15. Maternity Leave Policy
In support of its family friendly practices and practices that support the good health and welfare of its employees, ESF enables female Staff Members to take leave when they give birth to a child. This Policy outlines the eligibility of female Staff Members to Maternity Leave and explains the procedure to be followed in applying for Maternity Leave. The provision of leave under this Policy meets or exceeds the requirements of the Employment Ordinance.
16. Sick Leave
The Sick Leave Policy enables Staff Members to take leave for periods of actual illness or injury requiring them to be absent from work. It also protects other Staff Members from being exposed to contagious diseases. This policy outlines the eligibility of Staff Members to Sick Leave and explains the procedure to be followed in applying for Sick Leave. Staff Members are eligible to sick leave to a level that meets or in most cases exceeds the provisions in the Employment Ordinance. Click HERE to log on to the ESF Gateway for details.
17. Other Leave Policy
Staff members may need to take leave for purposes other than those outlined in specific leave policies. This policy outlines the eligibility of staff members to various types of other leave, including compensation (Time in Lieu) leave, compassionate leave, jury service leave, international sports event leave, interview leave, unpaid leave and special (extenuating circumstances) leave.
This Policy does not apply to staff members who work less than 18 hours per week and temporary support staff whose eligibility to leave will be outlined in their conditions of service.
18. Is ESF a breastfeeding friendly work environment?
The Expressing Breast Milk Policy supports the ESF’s family friendly practices, and practices that support good health and welfare of its employees. ESF promotes and supports breastfeeding and, therefore, encourages mothers wishing to express breast milk when they return to work. This policy outlines the provisions that should be made available in schools and other workplaces to support such activities. Click HERE to log on to the ESF Gateway for details.
19. Inclement Weather Work Arrangements
The Inclement Weather Work Arrangements Policy details the work arrangements of Staff Members during inclement weather which can occur during the summer months. The over-riding consideration is student and Staff Member safety in all instances of inclement and dangerous weather conditions. At all times in managing work arrangements during inclement weather, ESF shall comply with advice issued by the Hong Kong Observatory in conjunction with the Education Bureau (EDB). Click HERE to log on to the ESF Gateway for details.