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October 11, 2017 at 4:17 pm

Message from the MUT President

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October 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm

Directive for Primary State Science Peripatetic & Support teachers on changes in Assessment

Following correspondence with the Director Learning and Assessment Programmes, the MUT is not in agreement with proposed changes to the Primary Science Assessment for Year 4, 5 and 6. Meanwhile the Union is informed that Science Peripatetic and Support teachers are already being requested to carry out duties related to these changes. The Union is […]

October 9, 2017 at 11:25 am

Malta Book Festival 2017 (includes Circular sent to schools)

The Malta Book Festival will take place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC) in Valletta from 8 till 12 November and will be open to the public morning and evenings, including all day on both Saturday and Sunday. Students will be attending the Festival in weekday mornings, that is on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and […]

October 6, 2017 at 3:21 pm

MUT consultation exercise on University of Malta Act

The MUT is currently conducting a consultation exercise with members regarding the University of Malta Act. Union members who wish to submit feedback should do so by filling in the form below by Friday 13th October 2017. The full consultation document by the Government can be found as follows: “University of Malta Act: Increased access, […]

October 4, 2017 at 11:50 am

Press Conference: MUT expects Actions and not just Pleasant Words about Respect

World Teachers’ Day 2017 celebrated Internationally on 5th October The Malta Union of Teachers is commemorating World Teachers Day 2017, which is held annually on 5th October since 1994. This day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which celebrated its 50th anniversary during last year’s […]

October 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm

MCAST Directive on work resources allowance information

The MUT is directing all members at MCAST to provide only the proof of purchase (receipt) when claiming the work resources allowance. Members who shall be requested to provide any other information are being requested to inform the Union.

October 2, 2017 at 12:12 pm

UPDATED: Various Church School Calls

The Secretariat for Catholic Education has issued a number of calls for applications for posts as follows: 1. Service Manager (Training and Mentoring) 2. Service Manager (Student Services) 3. Head of Department (Assessment) 4. Head of Department (VET Subjects) 5. Support Teacher (Education Psycho-Social Services) 6. Support Teacher (Digital Literacy – Primary) 7. Peripatetic Teacher […]

October 2, 2017 at 8:46 am

Heavy changes in time-tables at very short notice

The MUT wrote to the DG DES to object to a situation whereby teachers in two separate secondary schools received emails during last weekend informing them about heavy changes in timetables as from today (Monday). The Union stated that all teachers involved have already conducted their preparation for the groups assigned and have already produced […]

September 29, 2017 at 5:23 pm

Urgent meeting being requested with the Minister

The MUT has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Education and Employment to discuss the following two topics of utmost importance: – The shortage of Teachers and LSAs, current figures, projections and measures being implemented to address the situation. The Union is still highly concerned about this unprecedented situation which is stressing the […]

September 28, 2017 at 3:12 pm

Objections about the new risk assessment document introduced without consultation

The MUT is in correspondence with the DG DES after it was informed that there is new risk assessment documentation that Health and Safety teachers are being requested to use. The said document makes reference to the ‘by when’ – a deadline for schools to carry out recommendations – which was objectionable for a number […]