January 5, 2016 at 3:00 pm
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January 5, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Applying for the 20 week LSA course without 10 week course certificate
The MUT wrote to the MCAST Principal after members reported that they are unable to apply for the 20 week course because they have still not received the certificate of the first (10 week) course they previously attended. In a reply, the MCAST Principal stated that this issue was resolved and LSAs who have achieved […]
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January 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Vacancy – Learning Support Assistants I and II
Mariam Al Batool School is currently inviting applications for the posts of Learning Support Assistants I and II. Interested persons are invited to ask for more information by sending an email to kenbus@go.net.mt or albatool@melita.com. Closing date for applications is Monday 18th January 2016. This vacancy is being forwarded as requested by this third party […]
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December 22, 2015 at 12:45 pm
MUT Christmas Greetings
The President, the Council and the Staff of the Malta Union of Teachers would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016. Whilst thanking you for your constant support and contribution, we promise to continue working for the benefit of all educators in Malta and Gozo.
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December 17, 2015 at 3:25 pm
Clarifications regarding teaching load in State/Church Secondary Schools running a 40-lesson timetable
The Union would like to clarify that all activities requiring teacher supervision on or off premises including school outings need to be included in the respective weekly load of teachers for the computation of replacements. The daily load cannot exceed 7 lessons of 40 minutes duration whereas the weekly load cannot exceed 26 lessons of […]
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December 17, 2015 at 3:20 pm
Number of students in class in State/Church Secondary Schools
The number of students in class is stipulated in the respective agreements as follows: – Forms I and 2 (Years 7 and 8): Maximum of 30 students (provided that the number of students does not exceed 26 in classes with a statement regarding individual needs); – Forms 3, 4 and 5 (Years 9,10 and 11): […]
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December 17, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Another Pieta’ State Primary burglary – situation verging on the ridiculous
The Union was informed about yet another burglary this morning and it made contact with the school to offer assistance and support. The situation is now verging on the ridiculous and the Union reiterates its stance that it is unacceptable that educators and students have to live with the daily fear of yet another burglary […]
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December 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Circular on Transport Rates at Resource Centres
The MUT was in contact with the Director at the Student Services (DES) on behalf of educators at Resource Centres with regards to a circular issued recently related to transport supervision rates to accompany children with disability. The Director has confirmed that the DES issued only guidelines in this regard following insistence from some Heads […]
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December 17, 2015 at 2:50 pm
Limited Access to reach place of work at Naxxar
The MUT wrote to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure to bring to his attention an urgent issue following attempts, without any results, to tackle the matter with the Naxxar Local Council as advised by the Ministry for Education. The issue is that educators at the Higher Secondary, the St Nicholas Secondary Naxxar, the Maria […]
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