January 7, 2022 at 11:43 am
Since decisions about vaccinations are the sole responsibility of individuals, no school management or employer in the education sector can request vaccination details from employees unless this is required such as in the case of a return from quarantine period. The only exception are educators carrying out lecturing or practical sessions in restaurants. These have […]
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January 7, 2022 at 11:08 am
St Edward’s College has vacancies in the following posts: – Teacher of Maltese (Junior School) – Teacher of Maltese (Middle School) – Teacher of Maltese (Senior School) – Learning Support Educators (Grades 1,2 and 3) More information about these posts HERE. Emails to be sent to careers@stedwards.edu.mt. These vacancies are being forwarded as requested by […]
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January 7, 2022 at 10:20 am
Following the changes in procedures by Health Authorities regarding quarantine and the decision announced that release letters shall no longer be issued, the MUT outlined the added difficulties on schools resulting from this decision. Before the announced changes, schools requested release letters as proof that the quarantine period has elapsed before admitting students to school. […]
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January 5, 2022 at 1:07 pm
The MUT is informed that some educators are being requested to record lessons during the day/s when there shall be online teaching and/or during other days. The union reminds members that there is no agreement about recording of live lessons and the MUT has always been against it. The union is directing all educators to […]
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January 5, 2022 at 1:04 pm
The MUT has issued an ultimatum to the University of Malta following the failure in reaching a way forward during a conciliation meeting held earlier today. The MUT stated that if it does not receive an updated proposal by Friday 7th January 2022, it shall initiate industrial action. Further information will be provided during a […]
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January 5, 2022 at 1:01 pm
The MUT has received the following message for members: I am reading for B.Ed (Primary) at the Institute for Education. I am presently conducting my research “A Study on the Teachers’ Levels Understanding of Mindfulness Practice amongst Learners in Primary Schools”. If you are a primary teacher kindly spare not more than 5 minutes to […]
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January 5, 2022 at 9:49 am
Despite the clear understanding that technician grades should be aligned with educators when it comes to measures taken regarding schools’ reopening, the MUT is informed that technician grades have been requested to report physically to schools before Monday 10th January. The union has objected with the Ministry and is directing all technician grades who are […]
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January 5, 2022 at 9:48 am
The MUT has been in continuous communication with the Ministry following the failure of the Ministry to carry out repairs to old laptops. Educators cannot carry out online teaching and support without these devices and yet, the Ministry is not only failing to provide new laptops to all educators but is also failing to repair […]
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December 31, 2021 at 3:18 pm
This morning, the MUT participated in a four-hour meeting about the current situation of the pandemic, its effect on schools re-opening and related matters. This meeting was held between the MUT, the Minister for Education and Sports Dr Clifton Grima, Superintendent of Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci and representatives of State, Church and Independent schools. […]
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December 28, 2021 at 10:49 am
MUT Officials held a courtesy meeting with the new Education and Sports Minister, Hon. Dr Clifton Grima. The meeting was held within hours of the announcement of the appointment of the new Minister. Both parties held preliminary discussion about the education sector, which is represented by MUT, its immediate and future challenges. The union congratulated […]
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