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MUT Submits Complaint on Use of Classrooms after School Hours

October 12, 2016 at 4:38 pm

MUT Submits Complaint on Use of Classrooms after School Hours

The MUT submitted a formal complaint to the Permanent Secretary at MEDE and to the St. Paul’s Bay Local Council after members stated that they found the classroom in ruins with resources destroyed, dirt on desks and children’s desks not in place, and pens and markers missing. When a complaint was made with the school […]

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Laptops to be retained by educators in State Schools while on leave

October 11, 2016 at 3:51 pm

Laptops to be retained by educators in State Schools while on leave

Following discussions between the MUT and MEDE, the policy of returning laptops when an educator goes on leave has now changed. The revised policy states that the Directorates will now stop collecting laptops unless it is a case of a resignation from employment or a retirement from the job. As the Union knows very well, […]

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MUT re-iterates appeal for security in schools

October 11, 2016 at 11:41 am

MUT re-iterates appeal for security in schools

Following reported incidents involving aggressive behavior towards educators at the start of this scholastic year, the MUT reiterates for the umpteenth time its appeal for schools to be equipped with the necessary security measures. Despite several promises made by this and the previous administration, there have been little developments. Unfortunately, in Malta on many occasions […]

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Vacancy – Part-time Accounts Teacher

October 10, 2016 at 3:35 pm

Vacancy – Part-time Accounts Teacher

A part-time teacher of Accounts is needed at St. Paul’s Missionary College with immediate effect. Present lesson load is 8 lessons per week. Anyone interested please send a letter / e-mail to The Rector, St. Paul’s Missionary College, Rabat or rector@spmc.edu.mt. This vacancy is being forwarded as requested by this third party and members should […]

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Directive to Complementary Teachers on in-class visits still in place

October 7, 2016 at 8:58 am

Directive to Complementary Teachers on in-class visits still in place

The MUT would like to remind members that the directive for complementary teachers to refrain from carrying out in-class visits is still in place until an agreement on the way forward is reached and a respectable balance found. Issues related to the role of a complementary teacher, along with related issues such as the role […]

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Vacancy – Learning Support Assistant

October 5, 2016 at 3:07 pm

Vacancy – Learning Support Assistant

Mariam Al Batool School is currently inviting applications for the posts of Learning Support Assistant. Interested persons are invited to ask for more information by sending an email to albatool@melita.com. Closing date for applications is Monday, October 10, 2016. This vacancy is being forwarded as requested by this third party and members should kindly note […]

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World Teachers Day 2016: “Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status”

October 5, 2016 at 9:00 am

World Teachers Day 2016: “Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status”

The Malta Union of Teachers is commemorating World Teachers Day 2016, held annually on 5th October, with the theme “Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status”. This is the official theme adopted by UNESCO and Education International, and is an opportunity to celebrate the teaching profession and to promote the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers […]

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MCAST Directives Suspended – Church Schools Directives Still in Place

October 3, 2016 at 4:58 pm

MCAST Directives Suspended – Church Schools Directives Still in Place

Following the Union’s actions, the DIEr finally set a date to start the verification process, with the logistics meeting being set for the 13th of October. In this light the MUT is suspending directives as a gesture of goodwill while expecting that the process is carried out sooner than later following the logistical meeting. Meanwhile, […]

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UoM Cottonera Resource Centre Seeking Volunteer Mentors for Revision Classes

October 3, 2016 at 12:38 pm

UoM Cottonera Resource Centre Seeking Volunteer Mentors for Revision Classes

The University of Malta Cottonera Resource Centre contacted the MUT to help it in information dissemination as it is seeking volunteer mentors to help Form 4 & 5 in Maltese, English, Physics, Biology, Italian and Chemistry. The revision classes will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoon between 16.00 and 19.00, with each session […]

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Directives for Members at MCAST and Church Schools

September 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

Directives for Members at MCAST and Church Schools

Following the declaration of disputes with MCAST and Church authorities as published here, the MUT notes that on some issues little progress has been achieved and has no option but to issue directives as follows: a) MCAST – dispute on the process of recognition of technical grades All persons in technician grades should not reply […]

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