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September 28, 2018 at 12:44 pm

Directive to all lecturers at MCAST on reduction of students’ learning entitlement

Following correspondence with MCAST management on the reduction of students’ learning entitlement, the MUT believes that MCAST is being very short-sighted and is not seeing the implications. MCAST’s position to safeguard student’s learning entitlement was so strong during directives of the Union earlier this year and made whatever possible to avoid students missing one minute […]

September 27, 2018 at 3:14 pm

Issue with laptops for newly employed educators

The MUT has written to the Information Management Unit (IMU) within MEDE after it was informed that newly employed grades who are requesting the laptop are being told that no laptops are available. The IMU are also telling them that there is no indication of when these will be distributed. The Union has requested a […]

September 26, 2018 at 2:54 pm

Five-day course for professionals on managing school bullying

A five-day course entitled “Managing School Bullying – for Professionals” is being held between the 10th and 14th December 2018 at Porziuncola House. This was developed and is being organised by Dr Carly Aquilina, a Psychologist with extensive experience working with children and adolescents. The purpose of this training is to provide an understanding of […]

September 26, 2018 at 2:37 pm

Reminder on Duplication of work in State Primary Schools

The MUT reminds members about the directive to avoid unnecessary duplication of work that is not in line with what was agreed with the Directorates, especially through the eLearning platforms in primary schools in the case of recording attendance. The Union reminds all members in primary schools to input attendance only in the e-learning platform. […]

September 26, 2018 at 2:21 pm

Clarification on Special Leave in State and Church Schools

The MUT is issuing these clarifications on Special Leave following feedback received from members. The computation of Special Leave shall be according to the actual duration of the absence from work including the 10 minutes non-contact time. The mandatory signing 10 minutes before the official school opening time is being compensated in the following ways: […]

September 26, 2018 at 2:17 pm

Request for Information on Teaching Loads of 25 Lessons

Members in Secondary State and Church schools with teaching load of 25 lessons are being requested to provide information in order for the MUT to assess the situation and act accordingly. Please fill in the form HERE by Friday 28th September, which will be strictly confidential. The MUT thanks everyone for their continued support.

September 26, 2018 at 2:14 pm

Request for Information on Lack of Staff at Schools

Members in State and Church schools are being requested to provide information about lack of staff at their school in order for the MUT to assess the situation and act accordingly. Please fill in the form HERE by Friday 28th September, which will be strictly confidential. The MUT thanks everyone for their continued support.

September 26, 2018 at 9:55 am

MCAST reduces students’ learning entitlement – MUT shall issue directives

The MUT received reports that MCAST is reducing the learning entitlement of its students by reducing the number of hours allocated to study units. The reduction is considerable and ranges from 12% to 50% of the allocated hours. This unprecedented decision will affect both students and lecturers who shall be requested to teach/learn the same […]

September 26, 2018 at 9:48 am

Work-life balance measures questioned by MEDE

The MUT has been following the developments in the allocation of telework to Education Officers (EOs) employed by the Ministry of Education and Employment (MEDE). Despite assurance from MEDE high officials that there shall be no changes in the allocation of telework, the Union is informed that the allocation of this important work-life measure is […]

September 26, 2018 at 8:57 am

Vacancy for Learning Support Educator (LSE) – Mariam Al Batool School

Mariam Al Batool School is inviting urgent applications for the post of LSE: Supply or LSE I or LSE II. Interested persons are invited to send their CV by e-mail to albatool@melita.com. For more information please call Mr Brian Vassallo, Asst Head on 79055666. This vacancy is being forwarded as requested by this third party […]