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    Supply Teacher

     Reference No. Government Gazette dated 17/04/2025


    General Public   

    Definite  

    Teaching and Education
    Published Date: 17/04/2025 11:00
    Closing Date: 29/05/2026 17:15
    Ministry: Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation

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The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR) would like to remind all interested applicants that it has zero tolerance policy towards any form of child abuse. MEYR adheres to S.L. 327.546 (Recruitment, Initial Training and Continous Professional Development of Personnel and Protection of Minors in Compulsory Education Regulations 2016) in its recruitment process.


1.1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation invites applications for the position of Supply Teacher within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation.

1.2. Applicants may wish to apply for the position of Supply Teacher in one or more of the following subjects:
  1. Primary Education (General) / Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC);
  2. Primary Education (International Learners' Induction Programme);

  1. Secondary Education (Agribusiness); 
  2. Secondary Education (Computing);
  3. Secondary Education (Engineering Technology);
  4. Secondary Education (Ethics);
  5. Secondary Education (Hairdressing and Beauty);
  6. Secondary Education (Health and Social Care);
  7. Secondary Education (Hospitality);
  8. Secondary Education (Information and Communication Technology - ICT);
  9. Secondary Education (International Learners' Induction Programme);
  10. Secondary Education (Media Literacy);
  11. Secondary Education (Personal, Social and Career Development - PSCD);
  12. Secondary Education (Retail);
  13. Secondary Education (Science);
  14. Secondary Education (Fashion and Textiles);
  15. Secondary Education (Vocational Information Technology (VIT));

  18. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Accounting);
  19. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Arabic);
  20. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Art);
  21. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Biology);
  22. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Business Studies);
  23. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Chemistry);
  24. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Chinese);
  25. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Dance);
  26. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Drama / Theatre and Performance); 
  27. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Design and Technology);
  28. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (English);
  29. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (European Studies);
  30. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (French);
  31. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Geography);
  32. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (German);
  33. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Graphical Communication);
  34. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (History);
  35. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Home Economics (HE));
  36. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Italian);
  37. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Maltese);
  38. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Mathematics);
  39. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Music);
  40. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Physical Education (PE));
  41. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Physics);
  42. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Religion);
  43. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Social Studies);
  44. Secondary/Post-Secondary Education (Spanish);

  45. Post-Secondary Education (Classical Studies)
  46. Post-Secondary Education (Computing and/or Information Technology - IT);
  47. Post-Secondary Education (Economics);
  48. Post-Secondary Education (Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design);
  49. Post-Secondary Education (Environmental Science);
  50. Post-Secondary Education (Marketing);
  51. Post-Secondary Education (Philosophy);
  52. Post-Secondary Education (Psychology);
  53. Post-Secondary Education (Sociology);
  54. Post-Secondary Education (Systems of Knowledge);  

1.2.1. Alternative Learning Programme (ALP) Subjects for mainstream education or specific school/s
    55. Secondary Education (Art and Design);
    56. Secondary Education (Auto Mechanics);
    57. Secondary Education (Automotive Repair - Body and Paint);
    58. Secondary Education (Building Services);
    59. Secondary Education (Care Work);
    60. Secondary Education (Carpentry);
    61. Secondary Education (Customer Care and Sales);
    62. Secondary Education (Electrical Installations and Basic Electronics);
    63. Secondary Education (Multi-Media);
    64. Secondary Education (Plumbing);
    65. Secondary Education (Pottery and Ceramics);
    66. Secondary Education (Sheet Metal/Blacksmith);
    67. Secondary Education (Welding and Fabrication);

1.2.2. Special Education subject as provided in San Miguel Primary School, Guardian Angel Secondary School, Helen Keller School (Primary/Middle/Secondary School/ Post Secondary), Dun Manwel Attard Wardija School, Guze' Aquilina Sannat School and Reach Units
    68. Special Education (General);

1.2.3. According to the exigencies of the Malta Public Service, a selected candidate whose main area of specialisation is:
  • Accounting or Economics may also be required to teach Business Studies and/or Retail;
  • Business Studies may also be required to teach Retail, Accounting and Economics;
  • Biology, Chemistry or Physics may also be required to teach Science;
  • Design and Technology may also be required to teach Graphical Communication;
  • Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) may also be required to teach Graphical Communication;
  • Computing and Vocational Information Technology (VIT) may also be required to teach ICT;
  • Graphical Communication may also be required to teach Design and Technology;
  • Fashion and Textiles with ECTS/ECVET credits related to Home Economics (HE) may also be required to teach Home Economics (HE);
  • Science with ECTS/ECVET credits relevant to Chemistry may also be required to teach Chemistry;
  • Science with ECTS/ECVET credits relevant to Biology may also be required to teach Biology;
  • Science with ECTS/ECVET credits relevant to Physics may also be required to teach Physics;
  • Maltese may also be required to teach Maltese as a Foreign Language wherever it is offered.

1.3. A selected candidate whose main area of specialisation is Art, Ethics, Science, Music, PE, PSCD or Drama (Secondary/Post-Secondary) may also be required to teach the respective subject in the Primary Cycle and Kindergarten and schools/units mentioned in para 1.2.2.

1.4. A selected candidate whose main area of specialisation is any of the subjects taught at Secondary and/or Post-secondary level in clause 1.2 above may also be required to teach the respective subject in Learning Support Centres and/or schools offering Alternative Learning Programmes.

1.5. A selected candidate who is engaged to teach the International Leraners' Induction Programme may be required to teach more than one subject within the programme.

1.6. If a subject which is currently taught at a particular cycle and starts being taught at a different cycle, a selected candidate may be deployed accordingly.

1.7. A selected candidate may be required to undergo any special training as deemed necessary.

3.1. The salary attached to the position of Supply Teacher shall be as follows:

(a) Applicants who are recruited in terms of paragraphs 5.1(iii) (Category A result list in terms of paragraph 7.2 below) will be appointed as Teachers on a definite contract, paid the minimum of Salary Scale 9, which in the year 2025 is €27,145.02 per annum if working on a full-time basis or a pro rata hourly rate according to the minimum of Salary Scale 9 if working on a part-time basis and an annual allowance or on a pro-rata basis as stipulated in the Agreement between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) dated 15th July 2024, if employed for less than one scholastic year.

(b) Supply Teachers who are engaged in terms of paragraphs 5.1 (iv) (Category B result list in terms of paragraph 7.3 below) will be paid the minimum of Salary Scale 9, which in the year 2025 is €27,145.02 per annum if working on a full-time basis or a pro rata hourly rate according to the minimum of Salary Scale 9 if working on a part-time basis and an annual allowance or on a pro-rata basis as stipulated in the Agreement between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) dated 15th July 2024, if employed for less than one scholastic year.

(c) Supply Teachers who are recruited in terms of paragraphs 5.1(v) (Category C result list in terms of paragraph 7.3 below) will be paid the minimum of Salary Scale 10, which in the year 2025 is €25,570.98 per annum if working on a full-time basis or a pro rata hourly rate according to the minimum of Salary Scale 10 if working on a part-time basis and an annual allowance or on a pro-rata basis as stipulated in the Agreement between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) dated 15th July 2024, if employed for less than one scholastic year.

(d) Supply Teachers who are recruited in terms of paragraphs 5.1 (vi) (Category D result list in terms of paragraph 7.3 below) will be paid the minimum of Salary Scale 11, which in the year 2025 is €24,038.98 per annum if working on a full-time basis or a pro rata hourly rate according to the minimum of Salary Scale 11, if working on a part-time basis and an annual allowance or on a pro-rata basis as stipulated in the Agreement between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) dated 15th July 2024, if employed for less than one scholastic year. 

3.2. Supply Teachers will also be entitled to the annual bonus and the weekly income supplement, both in full if working on a full-time basis or on a pro-rata basis according to the number of contact and non-contact hours worked if working on a part-time basis, provided however that these are not already being enjoyed by him/her under any of the provisions of the Social Security Act.

3.3. The appointment of a selected candidate is subject to obtaining a Teacher's Warrant (Temporary). Failure to obtain the Teacher's Warrant (Temporary) means ipso facto revocation of appointment according to Regulation No. 23 of the Public Service Commission Regulations (S.L. Const.01). 

Duties

4. The job duties for the position of Supply Teacher may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.

Eligibility

5.1. By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:
    1. citizens of Malta; or
    2. citizens of the other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
    3. citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
    4. any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); or
    5. third country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the “Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006” or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the “Family Reunification Regulations, 2007”; or
    6. in possession of a residence document issued in terms of the “Residence Status of United Kingdom Nationals and their Family Members in Malta in accordance with the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community Regulations”.

The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.

The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.

(ii) able to communicate in the Maltese and English languages; AND

Category A

(iii) in possession of a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) issued by the Council for the Teaching Profession (CTP) under Article 24 (2) of the Education Act; AND

one of the following:

(a) in possession of a recognised teaching qualification at MQF Level 6 or 7 as defined in Appendix A, but not in the cycle/subject/area applied for, together with an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, or at MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of 120 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) in the subject/area applied for, or higher;

(b) for Information and Communication Technology applicants may apply with the requisites in paragraphs 5.1 (iii) (a) above with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area on condition that they are in possession of a pass in an Advanced ECDL/ICDL. Applicants not in possession of specific training in C3 may still apply on condition that when offered employment they successfully complete the required training in C3 by end of scholastic year;

(c) for the Special Education (General) and/or International Learners' Induction Programme, applicants may apply with the requisites in paragraphs 5.1(iii) (a) above with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area;

(d) for the Primary Education (General) applicants may apply with the requisites in paragraphs 5.1(iii) (a) above with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level ("O" Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language;

(e) applicants in possession of an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) degree may apply for paragraph 5.1(iii) (d) above, on condition that they are in possession of an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E) in one of the following: Maltese or English or Mathematics or a Science Subject and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level (“O” Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language; 

(f) in the case of the following subjects taught at secondary cycle: Agribusiness, Engineering Technology, Hairdressing & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Media Literacy, Retail and Fashion & Textiles, applicants must be in possession of a Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects. Applicants not in possession of the Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects may still apply on condition that they have attained this qualification before the definite appointment is renewed for the next scholastic year.

Any reference to a Teaching Qualification or a pedagogical qualification/course mentioned above is required to be as inidicated in the table found in Appendix A and is required to be deemed as comparable by the CTP in terms of article 24 (2) (d) (iv) of the Education Act. Holders of a Bachelor of Education or a PGCE or MTL awarded by the University of Malta or Insitute for Education, are exempt from presenting such a comparability statement.

A table of recognised teaching qualification or pedagogical course (Appendix A) mentioned above, may be viewed by accessing the following link:

Category B

(iv)
in the absence of applications from eligible applicants according to paragraphs 5.1 (iii) above and/or in the absence of successful candidates, eligibility shall be extended to applicants in possession of:

(a) a recognised qualification at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification in the cycle/subject/area applied for;

OR

(b) a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 (with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification in the cycle/subject/area applied for;

OR

(c) any of the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs 5.1 (iv) (a) or (b) above, but not in the cycle/subject/area applied for, together with an Advanced Matriculation Level at MQF Level 4 (minimum Grade E), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, or a recognised qualification at MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of 120 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) in the  subject/area applied for, or higher;

(d) for the Special Education (General) and/or International Learners' Induction Programme, applicants may apply with any of the requisites in 5.1(iv) (a) and (b) above with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area;

(e) for the Primary Education (General) applicants may apply with any of the requisites in 5.1(iv) (a) and (b) above with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level (“O” Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language;

(f) applicants in possession of an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) degree may apply for paragraph 5.1(iv) (e) above, on condition that they are in possession of an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E) in one of the following: Maltese or English or Mathematics or a Science Subject and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level (“O” Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language;

(g) in the case of the following subjects taught at secondary cycle: Agribusiness, Engineering Technology, Hairdressing & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Media Literacy, Retail and Fashion & Textiles, applicants must be in possession of a Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects. Applicants not in possession of the Certificate Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects may still apply on condition that they have attained this qualification before the definite appointment is renewed for the next scholastic year;

(h) in the case of Design and Technology, eligibility is extended to applicants who besides the requirements in paragraph 5.1, hold a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or MQF Level 4 in Physics or recognised pertinent comparable qualification. This extension is subject that if applicants do not present qualifications related to all the following areas: MQF Level 4 knowledge on Electronics theory, Workshop Manufacturing experience, MQF Level 5 knowledge on mechanical principles theory and MQF Level 3 knowledge on Graphical Communication, applicants are subject to attending or seeking external training in order to be considered or confirmed in their position.

Category C

(v)
in the absence of applications from eligible applicants according to paragraphs 5.1(iii) and (iv) above and/or in the absence of successful candidates, eligibility shall be extended to applicants in possession of:

(a) a recognised qualification at MQF Level 5 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification in the cycle/subject/area applied for and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5)  and/or Ordinary Level (“O” Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language;

(b) for the Special Education (General) and/or International Learners' Induction Programme, applicants may apply with any of the requisites in 5.1(v) (a) above with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area;

(c) applicants in possession of a VET Diploma at MQF Level 5 in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) (with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent) or higher must also have an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E) in one of the following: Maltese or English or Mathematics or a Science Subject and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level (O Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include English language, Maltese language and Mathematics;

(d) in the case of the following subjects taught at secondary cycle: Agribusiness, Engineering Technology, Hairdressing & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Media Literacy, Retail and Fashion & Textiles, applicants must be in possession of a Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects. Applicants not in possession of the Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects may still apply on condition that they have attained this qualification before the definite appointment is renewed for the next scholastic year.

Category D 

(vi)

in the absence of applications from eligible applicants according to paragraphs 5.1(iii) (iv) and (v) above and/or in the absence of successful candidates, eligibility shall be extended to applicants in possession of:


(a) a recognised qualification at MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of  120 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification in the cycle/subject/area applied for and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level ("O" Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language;

OR 

(b) two (2) subjects at Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum grade E) (MQF Level 4) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, where one (1) subject of the Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum grade E) or an Award at MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of 30 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent*) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, must be in the subject/area applied for and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Oridnary Level ("O" Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include Mathematics, English language and Maltese language;


(c) applicants in possession of a VET Diploma at MQF Level 4 in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) (with a minimum of 120 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent) must also have an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E) in one of the following: Maltese or English or Mathematics or a Science Subject and four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level ("O" Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparabe qualification which must include English language, Maltese language and Mathematics;


(d) in the case of Information and Communication Technology, applicants applying under paragraph 5.1 (vi) (a) or (b) above must be in possession of a  pass in an Advanced ECDL/ICDL. Applicants not in possession of specific training in C3 may still apply on condition that when offered employment they successfully complete the required training in C3 by end of scholastic year;


(e) in the case of Physical Education, eligibility shall be extended to applicants in possession of an MQF Level 4 in Sports, AND four (4) passes at Secondary Education Certificate (SEC grade 1-5) and/or Ordinary Level (O Level grade A-C or 9-4) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification, which must include English language and Maltese language;


(f) in the case of Engineering Drawing / Computer Aided Design (CAD), applicants who sat for their Advanced Matriculation Level (MQF Level 4) examinations in Engineering Drawing in 2010 or before, need to produce an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum grade E) (MQF Level 4) in Engineering Drawing and Level 2D and 3D City and Guilds Certificates in Computer Aided Design , or recognised pertinent coparable qualification. Candidates who sat for their Advanced Matriculation Level (MQF Level 4) in 2011 onwards need only to produce the Engineering Drawing A Level certificate as now this includes components in CAD;


(g) in the case of the following subjects taught at secondary cycle: Agribusiness, Engineering Technology, Hairdressing & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Media Literacy, Retail and Fashion & Textiles, applicants must be in possession of a Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects. Applicants not in possession of the Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects may still apply on condition that they have attained this qualification before the definite appointment is renewed for the next scholastic year.


*A recognised qualification comparable to 30/60/120/180 ECTS/ECVET credits, as applicable is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application.


Public Officers applying for this post must be confirmed in their current appointment, unless the current appointment is in a different class/career stream or in a definite position, but may apply for a lower grade/position even if not confirmed and whether in the same stream or not. 

5.2. (i) Candidates who have not yet formally obtained or are not yet approved for the qualification specified in Categories (a), (b), (c) and (d) above or else as indicated in paragraph 3.1 of the general provisions https://publicservices.gov.mt/en/people/Documents/Recruitment_GenProvs/General%20Provisions_ENG.pdf will still be considered provided that they submit evidence that they are in the final phase of their course leading to such qualification. Appointees must obtain, or be approved, for the award of such qualification within one year of their appointment date. If this stipulated deadline for the attainment of such qualification is not met, the appointment will be, for this reason, automatically terminated.

(ii) Furthermore, candidates who are currently following a recognised programme of study at a higher MQF Level than that requested above will also be considered. Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have successfully completed the necessary ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, and attained the required MQF Level, by the closing time and date of the call for applications. Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link below).

5.3. All applicants applying under paragraphs 5.1 above are to apply for a temporary warrant through the following link: https://education.gov.mt/public-bodies/council-for-the-teaching-profession/. The temporary warrant always expires on 31st August and must be renewed every school year.

Ministry / Department :

Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation

Contact Persons :

Human Resources

Address :

Great Siege Road,Floriana,VLT2000

Telephone :

2598 0000

Email address :

[email protected]

  • Note

  • In case of conflict in interpretation of any part/s of a call for applications, the final interpretation should be that of the published Maltese version of the call for applications.