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

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 Migrant 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.

2.1. The appointment, which is subject to a probationary period of one (1) year, is on a full-time indefinite basis and is subject to the rules and regulations governing from time to time the Malta Public Service in general and MEYR in particular, including deployment according to the exigencies of the service. Chosen applicants, engaged by 1st September 2022 and who have not successfully completed their teaching qualification course mentioned in Appendix A and section 4.2 by 30th September 2022, will have their probation extended accordingly.

However, if and when a vacancy of a temporary nature arises, MEYR may appoint a teacher on a definite basis, until the end of the scholastic year 2022/2023, and shall henceforth be named Temporary Teachers on acceptance. In such cases, this engagement constitutes an objective reason in terms of S.L. 452.81 regarding fixed term contracts, since this recruitment is of a temporary nature. The probationary period shall be for one (1) year and is subject to the rules and regulations governing from time to time the Malta Public Service in general and MEYR in particular, including deployment according to the exigencies of the service.

2.2. A Temporary Teacher will be placed on the minimum of Salary Scale 9 which in 2022, is €23,353 per annum and will be entitled for the teachers’ allowance and/or works resources as applicable and established in the section within the Agreement between the Government and the Malta Union of Teachers dated 21st December 2017, entitled Allowances. Such employee shall benefit from incremental increases. Provided that temporary teachers may be asked to perform Form Teacher duties and/or other duties as defined in the section on Student pastoral care. Provided further that if a permanent vacancy arises, Temporary Teachers may be offered the possibility to progress to the grade of teacher on an indefinite contract in accordance with Public Service Regulations.

2.3. The salary for the post of Teacher is pegged to salary scale 9, which in 2022, is €23,353 per annum, rising by annual increments of €447.33 up to a maximum of €26,037. This salary is supplemented by a Class Allowance of €2,350 per annum together with a Works Resources Fund of €650 per annum as stipulated in the agreement between the Government and the Malta Union of Teachers dated 21st December 2017.

2.4. A Teacher will progress to Salary Scale 8 (€24,845 x €486.83 - €27,766 in 2022) on completion of eight (8) years satisfactory service in the grade and to Salary Scale 7 (€26,438 x €531.17 - €29,625 in 2022) on completion of a further eight (8) years satisfactory service in Salary Scale 8.

2.5. Progression of a Teacher to the next salary scale may be accelerated from eight (8) years to (6) six years, if a teacher cumulates an aggregate of 360 hours of recognised self-sought Continuous Professional Development (CPD) time over six (6) years (through the applicable scheme issued by the management). Provided that if such self-sought CPD is compensated through accelerated progression, any qualification arising from such hours may not be further compensated through any other form of qualification allowance.

2.6. A Selected candidate who proves any teaching experience in accordance with:

shall qualify for an adjustment in salary subject to entitlement. 

2.7. The appointment of a selected candidate who accepts to start employment on the 1st September 2022, shall be required to attend a pre-service college-based induction session with the Head of College Network, as communicated by the office of the respective Head of College Network during the month of September 2022. Thereafter a selected candidate shall be required to attend the pre-service National Induction Sessions on 20th, 22nd and 23rd of September 2022. These mandatory sessions are part of the induction programme for newly qualified and newly recruited teachers.

2.8. The appointment as Teacher will be subject to the successful completion of the relevant course mentioned in paragraphs 4.2 (iv) and (v) by 30th November 2022. Failure to provide such evidence will lead to the removal from the result merit list and termination of employment as Teacher.

However, if an applicant engaged has not successfully completed the course mentioned in paragraphs 4.2 (iv) and (v) by 30th November 2022, s/he will be appointed as Supply Teacher in terms of the call of Supply Teacher published in 2022. In such instances, the engagement will be on a definite basis, until the end of the scholastic year 2022/2023.

2.9. A selected candidate who is not in possession of a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent), shall be eligible to obtain a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent), in terms of article 24 (2) of the Education Act. Employment beyond this period shall be subject to a possession of such a warrant in accordance with article 24 (1) of the same Act.

2.10. The appointment of a selected candidate is subject to the employee being awarded a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent). Failure to obtain the Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) will ipso facto mean revocation of appointment as per Regulation No. 23 of the Public Service Commission Regulations (S.L. Const. 01).

2.11. A selected candidate will be required to complete an induction process successfully, as stipulated by the Directorate for Education Resources (ER). The granting of the confirmation of appointment, usually after one year, and/or the awarding of a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) in accordance with article 24 or 41 of the Education Act, do not exempt a selected candidate from completing successfully the induction training.

2.12. Conditions and procedures regarding the acceptance for the post of Teacher, which can be accessed via http://education.gov.mt/en/Documents/Vacancies/Acceptance_procedure_for_new_teachers.pdf will apply, if and when a successful candidate is contacted by MEYR.

2.13. In the case of applicants who are successful in this call for applications in more than one (1) subject/area/cycle, s/he shall be employed in the required subject/area/cycle at the discretion of MEYR.

2.14. MEYR has the right to assign and/or deploy a successful applicant to serve in any College, School, and Educational Institution including on a shared basis in Malta or Gozo, according to the exigencies of the Malta Public Service. ​

2.15. Lateral applications by public officers who already hold an appointment in the same grade being advertised are allowed only if the area of specialisation of the vacancy is different to the one held by the applicant and requires a specific related qualification as an eligibility requirement, which the applicant must satisfy.

2.16. Accepting appointment in this grade signifies that any pending applications within the Public Service are automatically considered renounced, unless the latter are applications for SAAC positions or applications for a definite position when the officer concerned holds an indefinite appointment.

3. The job duties for the post of Teacher may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.

4.1. By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:

The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identity Malta Agency 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

(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; 

However, candidates not in possession of a Teacher’s Warrant issued by the CTP (Permanent) but who will eventually qualify for one in accordance with article 24 (2) of the Education Act may also apply. Their appointment as Teacher is conditioned to their being awarded a Teacher's Warrant (Permanent/Temporary) in accordance with the relevant articles of the same Act. Applicants who are offered employment with MEYR must submit an online application for new/renewal of temporary warrant through the following link:

https://education.gov.mt/en/teachingprofession/Pages/CTP.aspx.

The temporary warrant always expires on 31st August and must be renewed every school year. AND