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Category Archives: State Schools

Meeting for Teachers/HODs of VET and SEAC subjects

March 14, 2022 at 3:18 pm

Meeting for Teachers/HODs of VET and SEAC subjects

The MUT is inviting Teachers/HODs of VET and SEAC subjects to attend an online meeting on Tuesday 22nd March at 16.00. The situation affecting Teachers/HODs of these subjects shall be discussed. Registration is required – please fill in the form HERE to register for the meeting.

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College Principal spins direction about VET

March 10, 2022 at 2:11 pm

College Principal spins direction about VET

The MUT held a meeting yesterday with the Directorates and the issue of directives on VET was raised by the respective DG. Despite that there was no agreement regarding lifting of directives in force, today one College Principal gave a direction to VET teachers to carry out the requested work for SEC claiming that there […]

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Directive to Education Officers – refusal of duties of Assistant Directors

March 2, 2022 at 3:06 pm

Directive to Education Officers – refusal of duties of Assistant Directors

The MUT is aware about the Government’s plans to reduce the number of Assistant Directors at the Ministry for Education and Sport. This shall mean that each department shall only have one Assistant Director, contrary to the current practice of a number of Assistant Directors in each department. The union has requested discussion with the […]

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Reminder on directive for teachers and HODs re: MATSEC tasks for training

February 25, 2022 at 4:57 pm

Reminder on directive for teachers and HODs re: MATSEC tasks for training

The MUT would like to remind members about the directive in place in relation to duties being expected from Teachers and HODs teaching Year 9 onwards. These were announced during training sessions held last December whereby some trainers are expecting that teachers and HODs prepare and present MATSEC tasks. The MUT reiterates that since there […]

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Reminder on directive to all educators on MATSEC VET material

February 22, 2022 at 1:07 pm

Reminder on directive to all educators on MATSEC VET material

The MUT reminds all educators about the directive in force. All educators are directed to refrain from scanning or copying VET material to be provided through digital means to MATSEC. As already stated, this is clearly beyond the duties of educators. (Directive code: MUT D211222A)

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Note on Sports Career Development programme

February 11, 2022 at 3:49 pm

Note on Sports Career Development programme

The MUT would like to note that since there were no discussions with the Ministry on this programme, educators cannot be obliged to teach the Sports Career Development programme. Any pressure should be reported to the union through the usual channels.

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Directive to all SMT/SLT members in State Schools regarding procurement

February 7, 2022 at 4:45 pm

Directive to all SMT/SLT members in State Schools regarding procurement

The MUT is informed about directions being issued from the Directorates regarding new procurement regulations. Whilst the union upholds all measures to improve efficiency and accountability, the new directions shall multiply the work of SMT and limit substantially the autonomy of schools. To this effect, the union is directing members to refrain from following the […]

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Objection to recording of oral sessions

February 7, 2022 at 4:17 pm

Objection to recording of oral sessions

In a correspondence with the Directorate for Curriculum, Lifelong Learning and Employability at the Ministry for Education and Sport, the MUT objected to the direction given to educators to record the oral sessions. The MUT stated that educators are professionals and need to be treated likewise. In a reply, the DG for this Directorate stated […]

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Reminder on directive on SDP

February 3, 2022 at 3:55 pm

Reminder on directive on SDP

The MUT would like to remind all members about the directive to refrain from carrying out any work on SDPs. Any pressure should be reported to the MUT through the usual channels.

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Declaration of Trade dispute – MATSEC Coursework

February 3, 2022 at 12:25 pm

Declaration of Trade dispute – MATSEC Coursework

The MUT is declaring a trade dispute with the Ministry for Education and Sport regarding coursework being requested by MATSEC for the next scholastic year. The MUT reiterates that educators are not employed by MATSEC and they cannot comply with requirements set by the same entity, which is clearly ignoring any feedback being submitted. The […]

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