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Category Archives: State Schools

Reminder: Special leave during this period

June 21, 2022 at 1:04 pm

Reminder: Special leave during this period

The MUT reminds members about special leave since members are still reporting various issues. Once again, it is being clarified by the union that there cannot be any stop leave during any period of the scholastic year and special leave cannot be refused arbitrarily. It must be granted if it does not affect the business […]

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Directive to Heads of State Schools re Skolasajf contract

June 21, 2022 at 12:58 pm

Directive to Heads of State Schools re Skolasajf contract

The MUT is hereby directing all Heads of State schools to refrain from signing the FES contract on Skolasajf. In a communication to FES, the MUT stated that it is objecting about this contract for the following reasons:  – The Head of School’s responsibilities cannot be extended for a service which is being provided by […]

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MUT issues ultimatum on non-contact in Primary

June 20, 2022 at 12:54 pm

MUT issues ultimatum on non-contact in Primary

The MUT has an ultimatum until Friday 24th June to the Ministry for Education to address all shortcomings in relation to the payment of non-contact time to Teachers and KGEs in Primary. The MUT stated that it has communicated with the Directorates on several occasions, regarding the miscalculations of non-contact time, and is now issuing […]

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MUT objects to supervision deduction

June 14, 2022 at 2:50 pm

MUT objects to supervision deduction

The MUT informed the Ministry for Education that it is objecting to the reduction of supervision allocations during exams. In its communication, the Union stated that this unprecedented decision is seeing schools having to rework supervision based on students attending exams. How can the Ministry be credible in its pledge in supporting schools when at […]

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Update on meeting with Guidance Teachers in State Schools

June 8, 2022 at 4:24 pm

Update on meeting with Guidance Teachers in State Schools

The MUT has communicated with the Ministry for Education and has requested a meeting regarding the situation of Guidance Teachers in State Secondary and Primary schools. Whilst the union would be in favour that Guidance Teachers in secondary schools provide their services in primary schools if protocols permit, there are various considerations particularly the current […]

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Meeting for Technician Grades in State and Church schools

June 3, 2022 at 2:22 pm

Meeting for Technician Grades in State and Church schools

The MUT is holding a meeting for MUT members who are technicians’ grades in State and Church schools. The meeting is being held on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at 3.30pm. Registration is required to attend the online meeting – deadline is at 9am on the same day and link will be sent before the meeting. […]

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Special leave during this period

June 3, 2022 at 2:15 pm

Special leave during this period

The MUT discussed the situation with the Ministry regarding various issues in granting special leave as reported educators in various schools. It is being clarified by the union that there cannot be any stop leave during any period of the scholastic year, special leave cannot be refused arbitrarily but must be granted if it does […]

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Breach of agreement in unilateral change in school daytime parameters

June 2, 2022 at 2:58 pm

Breach of agreement in unilateral change in school daytime parameters

The MUT communicated with Director General at the Directorate for Educational Services after it was informed that a Resource Centre changed the school daytime parameters without consultation with the MUT. The MUT stated that this is a breach of agreement and shall not accept such changes. In a reply, the Director General stated that action […]

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Meeting for members who are Guidance Teachers in State Schools

May 31, 2022 at 3:56 pm

Meeting for members who are Guidance Teachers in State Schools

The MUT will be holding an online meeting with guidance teachers in State schools on Wednesday 8th June at 2pm. During this meeting, the MUT will be reviewing current directives for guidance teachers that are currently in place. Members are invited to register HERE. Registration is required to attend the online meeting – deadline is […]

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