The aim of this study is to investigate the high turnover rate at primary schools in Hong Kong, especially among those newly recruited teachers with less than five years of experience. Professional Capital Theory has been adopted in the study as the research framework, which emphasizes the importance of professional development and learning opportunities for teachers. A quantitative approach has been adopted, and data was collected through a survey of 20 newly recruited teachers, accounting for 30% in the school. The findings revealed that a significant number of teachers intend to leave their schools due to a lack of opportunities to participate in school administrative decisions, inadequate professionalism in the teaching team, and insufficient social capital that hinders their decision-making ability. The results also indicated that teacher turnover rate is closely related to professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Therefore, addressing these factors is crucial for improving teacher retention rate and the quality of education in Hong Kong. This study highlights the importance of investing in teachers' human capital through education and professional training, cultivating social capital through collaboration and peer relationships, and decision capital to enables effective decision-making.

Authors:
Evan Jonas Wong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Mr. Evan Jonas Wong is currently an in-service teacher working in a Hong Kong Primary School, and a postgraduate student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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