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November 21, 2019 at 3:55 pm

MUT International Conference part of centenary celebrations – 80.5% agree with principles underlying Malta Education proposal

As part of its 100th Anniversary celebrations, the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) held an international conference today entitled “Malta Education in the EU Context”. This included a presentation of a study and analysis on the Malta Education proposal conducted by researcher and statistician Dr Vincent Marmarà on behalf of the MUT. It also included […]

November 21, 2019 at 3:10 pm

Meetings: Student Services, Maltese and Mathematics

The MUT shall be holding meetings as follows: – For Student Services – on Tuesday 26th November at 3.45pm – please register HERE. – For Maltese teachers and HODs – on Wednesday 27th November at 3.45pm – please register HERE. – For Mathematics teachers and HODs – on Monday 2nd December at 3.45pm – please […]

November 19, 2019 at 4:59 pm

Directive on Challenging Behaviour in Resource Centres

The MUT is hereby issuing a directive to all Resource Centres in view of challenging behaviour being faced. The directive is being issued in view of a number of cases, the latest being the aggression leading to an educator suffering a fracture. The MUT is hereby issuing a directive empowering school administration in such situations […]

November 19, 2019 at 4:51 pm

MUT asks Secretariat for Catholic Education to update promotions and progressions procedures

The MUT has contacted the Secretariat for Catholic Education after it held a meeting with MEDE in relation to situations where serving employees are appointed to another grade with the same employer. The MUT stated that changes in the PSMC earlier this year, together with changes in the sectoral/collective agreements, implied that serving officers who […]

November 19, 2019 at 9:20 am

MUT requests clarifications on mentors contracts

The MUT is corresponding with the Permanent Secretary in relation to a contract for mentors following information from members participating in the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Mentoring courses by the University of Malta. The MUT is concerned about the terms of the contract, namely the vague duties and the reference to prospective agreements. The MUT […]

November 19, 2019 at 9:12 am

MUT objects to Mystery Shoppers in further and higher educational institutions

The MUT has communicated with the Ministry for Education and Employment after it was informed that Mystery Shoppers have been visiting higher educational institutions and are reporting about their visits. In one particular instance, the MUT has evidence that a student who enrolled in a course is acting as a Mystery Shopper, taking evidence from […]

November 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

MUT issues ultimatum to the Ministry for Education to commence discussions on insurance for educators

The MUT has made representations with the Ministry for Education and Employment regarding the provision of insurance to educators. For years the position of the Government was that it does not insure Public Officers. However recent developments have proved that the position of the Government had changed and is now starting to issue insurances to […]

November 13, 2019 at 8:32 am

Extraordinary measures due to inclement weather affecting travelling between Malta and Gozo

The MUT has been in contact with the respective Directorate regarding the current situation. Whist confirming that Gozitan educators who work in Malta are being excused from reporting to work at their respective schools in Malta, it is advisable that ALL Gozitan educators who are not on sick leave or other leave sign the attendance […]

November 12, 2019 at 4:19 pm

100 Trees for 100 Years

the Malta Union of Teachers and the Ħamrun Local Council As one of the activities marking the 100th anniversary from its foundation, the Malta Union of Teachers is donating 100 trees to the Ħamrun community which is the locality where the Union inaugurated its new headquarters a month ago. The MUT has therefore teamed up […]

November 12, 2019 at 4:18 pm

Issues with the Proposed SEC syllabi

The MUT has been in correspondence with the Permanent Secretary and with MATSEC after it was inundated with feedback regarding the proposed new SEC syllabi. Proposed syllabi shall increase teachers’ and SMT’s workload whilst reports are indicating that MATSEC is not receptive to feedback from educators. The MUT shall direct members if this issue is […]