MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

POSITION OF SUPPLY TEACHER IN THE MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

(as per Ministry’s HR Plan for the year 2016)

“In accordance with clause 3.1(l) of the current Collective Agreement, nomenclatures importing the male gender include also the female gender”.

1.0       Introduction

1.1       The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education and Employment invites applications for the position of Supply Teacher within the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE to serve in Malta and/or Gozo) in State Colleges and Educational Institutions, for a definite period on a temporary full-time or part-time basis, as and when required.

1.2       Applicants may wish to apply for Supply Teacher in one or more of the following:

• Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC);
• Primary Education (English and/or Maltese as a Foreign Language);
• Primary Education (General);
• Secondary Education (Agribusiness) *;
• Secondary Education (Agribusiness and Gardening); **
• Secondary Education (Art & Design); **
• Secondary Education (Auto Mechanics); **
• Secondary Education (Automotive Repair - Body and Paint -); **
• Secondary Education (Basic Engineering); **
• Secondary Education (Building Services Trades); **
• Secondary Education (Care Work); **
• Secondary Education (Carpentry); **
• Secondary Education (Customer Care and Sales);**
• Secondary Education (Dance); **
• Secondary Education (Drama); **
• Secondary Education (Electrical Installations and Basic Electronics); **
• Secondary Education (Engineering Technology) *;
• Secondary Education (English as a Foreign Language);
• Secondary Education (Ethics);
• Secondary Education (Hairdressing); **
• Secondary Education (Health and Social Care) *;
• Secondary Education (Hospitality); *
• Secondary Education (Information Technology); *
• Secondary Education (Integrated Science);
• Secondary Education (Maltese as a Foreign Language);
• Secondary Education (Multi-Media & ICT Applications); **
• Secondary Education (Paper Making and Book Binding); **
• Secondary Education (Personal and Beauty Care); **
• Secondary Education (Personal, Social and Career Development);
• Secondary Education (Plumbing); **
• Secondary Education (Pottery and Ceramics); **
• Secondary Education (Welding and Fabrication) **
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Accounting);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Arabic);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Art);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Biology);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Business Studies);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Chemistry);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Computing and/or Information Technology and/or Information and Communications Technology);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Design and Technology);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (English);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (European Studies);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (French);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Geography);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (German);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Graphical Communication);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (History);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Home Economics);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Italian);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Information and Communication Technology);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Maltese);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Mathematics);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Music);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Physical Education);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Physics);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Religion);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Russian);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Social Studies);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Spanish);
• Secondary/Post Secondary Education (Textiles Studies);
• Post Secondary Education (Classical Studies);
• Post Secondary Education (Economics);
• Post Secondary Education (Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design);
• Post Secondary Education (Environmental Science);
• Post Secondary Education (Marketing);
• Post Secondary Education (Philosophy);
• Post Secondary Education (Psychology);
• Post Secondary Education (Sociology);
• Post Secondary Education (Systems of Knowledge);
• Post Secondary Education (Theatre and Performance);                    
• Special Education (Design and Technology); ***
• Special Education (General); ***
• Special Education (Home Economics); ***
• Special Education (Information Communication Technology); ***
• Special Education (Integrated Science); ***
• Special Education (Personal, Social and Career Development); ***
• Special Education (Physical Education); ***

 

            *          Vocational Education and Training Subject.

            **        Alternative Learning Program (ALP) Subject

            ***      Special Education as provided in Resource Centres/Resource classes

1.2.1    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;
• Biology, Chemistry or Physics may also be required to teach Integrated Science;
• Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) may also be required to teach Graphical Communications;
• Graphical Communication may also be required to teach Design and Technology;
• Design and Technology is required to teach Resistant Materials and Electronics and/or Food and Textiles;
• Home Economics with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Textiles may also be required to teach Home Economics and/or Textiles Studies;

• Home Economics with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Design and Technology (Food and Textiles) may also be required to teach Home Economics and/or Design and Technology (Food and Textiles);
• Textiles Studies with ECTS/ECVETS related to Home Economics may also be required to teach Textiles Studies and/or Home Economics;

• Integrated Science with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Chemistry may also be required to teach Chemistry;
• Integrated Science with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Biology may also be required to teach Biology;
• Integrated Science with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Physics may also be required to teach Physics.

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

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       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. 

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

1. Terms and conditions
   1.             A selected candidate will be engaged as a Supply Teacher within MEDE. The engagement will be on the basis of a definite contract for one (1) scholastic year or less, which may be renewed for further periods.
   2. Termination of the contract of employment is determined by arriving at a specific date or through the occurrence of a specific event, such as, but not only, the employment of a qualified teacher, the return to employment of a qualified teacher and /or the decrease in need of the number of teachers in a particular cycle/subject/area, or any other provisions, whichever is earlier.
   3. The position of Supply Teacher is subject to a probationary period of six (6) months.
   4. Any offer of engagement is of an entirely temporary nature and is governed by the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Teachers on the 26th of May 2009.
   5. School days, hours and holidays shall be as established in the “Agreement between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Teachers to further facilitate the implementation of an education reform process For All Children to Succeed” signed on the 23rd August 2010.

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

1. Supply Teachers who are recruited in terms of paragraph 5.1(iii) below (Category A result list in terms of paragraph 7.2) below will be paid the minimum of Salary Scale 9, which in 2016 is  €19,320.02 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;
2. Supply Teachers who are recruited in terms of paragraph 5.1(iv) (Category B result list in terms of paragraph 7.2 below) will be paid the minimum of Salary Scale 10, which in 2016 is €18,127.98 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;
3. Supply Teachers who are recruited in terms of paragraph 5.1(v) (Category C result list in terms of paragraph 7.2 below) will be paid the minimum of Salary Scale 12, which in 2016 is €15,972.00 per annum if working on a full-time basis or a pro rata hourly rate according to the minimum of Salary Scale 12 if working on a part-time basis.

1. 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.

1. Duties
2. The overall functions of a Supply Teacher shall include:

• teaching and educating students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority;
• teaching and educating students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School;
• performing any other duties according to the exigencies of the Public Service, as directed by the Principal Permanent Secretary.

A detailed job description of a Teacher can be obtained by accessing the following link: http://education.gov.mt/en/Pages/vacancies.aspx.

1. The selected candidate is expected to carry out his/her duties in utmost good faith, with due diligence and to the best of his/her abilities and he/she shall act in all respects according to the instructions and/or directives given to him/her by the Education Directorates, College Principal, and/or  Head of School.
2. The selected candidate is required to follow professional development courses including an induction course as appropriate to his/her role and functions, and/or in-service training programmes, as directed by the Education Directorates, College Principal and/or Head of School.
3. The selected candidate shall adopt and work towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school or schools s/he is giving service in.
4. The selected candidate may be assigned to serve in any College, School, Resource Centre, Learning Support Centre or educational institution including serving in more than one school/centre/institution, in Malta and/or Gozo. MEDE reserves the right to deploy selected candidates from one College/school/centre/institution to another according to the exigencies of the MEDE, including on a shared basis.

1. Eligibility Requirements
2. By the closing date and time of this call for applications, applicants must be:

            (i)        (a)     citizens of Malta; OR

                        (b)     citizens of 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

                        (c)     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

                        (d)     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

                        (e)     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”.

The advice of the Citizenship and Expatriates Department 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 license in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. The Employment and Training Corporation should be consulted as necessary on this issue.

1. proficient in both the Maltese and English languages;
2. (a)     in possession of a recognised teaching qualification at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 240 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent which includes 16 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in teaching practice and 8 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent  in school experience in the cycle/subject/area applied for; OR

1. in possession of a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS and a recognised qualification in pedagogy at MQF level 6 with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent which includes 12 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in teaching practice and 6 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in school experience in the cycle/subject/area applied for; OR
   1. in possession of recognised qualification at MQF level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in any subject, in addition to a recognised (Master’s) qualification at MQF level 7 with a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in the cycle/subject/area applied for; OR
   2. in possession of any of the requisites in paragraph 5.1(iii)(a), (b) and (c), but not in the subject/area applied for, on condition that they are in possession of an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E), or a recognised qualification at MQF level 4in the subject/area applied for;
   3. for the Primary Cycle and/or the Resource Centres Cycle and/or the Learning Support Centres, applicants may apply with the requisites in paragraph 5.1(iii)(a), (b) and (c) above in with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area;

All the applicants applying under paragraph 5.1(iii) above would need to be eligible for a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) issued by the Council for the Teaching Profession (CTP) under article 24 (2) of the Education Act;

Any of the qualifications listed above or any other recognised appropriate qualification are 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 degree or a PGCE awarded by the University of Malta are exempt from presenting such a comparability statement. These include:

Teaching Qualification issued by University of Malta	MQF level	Minimum of ECTS/	Minimum of Teaching Practice (TP) /school experience
Bachelor of Education			TP	16 ECTS/ECVETS
			School experience in the subject/area	8 ECTS/ECVETS
Bachelor of Education (ECEC)			TP	16 ECTS/ECVETS
			School experience in the subject/area	8 ECTS/ECVETS
Qualification in the subject/area +
Pedagogical Qualification (P.G.C.E) Post-Graduate Certificate in Education			TP	12 ECTS/ECVETS
			School experience in the subject/area	6 ECTS/ECVETS
Master’s
Qualification in the subject/area
Pedagogical Qualification (P.G.C.E) Post-Graduate Certificate in Education			TP School experience in the subject/area	12 ECTS/ECVETS 6 ECTS/ECVETS

 

1. in the absence of applications from eligible applicants according to paragraph 5.1(iii) above and/or in the absence of successful candidates, eligibility shall be extended to applicants in possession of:
   1. any recognised qualification at MQF level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in addition to a recognised (Master’s) qualification at MQF level 7 with a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in the subject/area applied for; OR
   2. a recognised qualification at MQF level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in the sector/subject/area applied for; OR
   3. in possession of any of the qualifications mentioned in paragraph 5.1(iv) (a) or (b), but not in the subject/area applied for, on condition that they are in possession of an Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E) (MQF level 4), or a recognised appropriate comparable qualification in the related subject/area applied for;
   4. for Primary cycle and/or Resource Centres cycle and/or Learning Support Centres: in possession of any of the requisites in 5.1(iv) (a) or (b) or (c) with any specialisation in the cycle/subject/area;

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

(a)        two (2) subjects at Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum grade E) (MQF Level 4) or a recognised appropriate comparable qualification, where one of the Advanced Matriculation Level (minimum Grade E) must be in the subject applied for; AND 

(b)       four (4) passes at Ordinary Level (O Level Grade A-C) and/or Secondary Education Certificate (SEC Grade 1-5) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised comparable qualification, which must include English Language, Maltese Language and Mathematics;

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 Ordinary Level (O Level Grade A-C) and/or Secondary Education Certificate (SEC Grade 1-5) (MQF Level 3), or a recognised comparable qualification, which must include English Language, Maltese Language and Mathematics.

In the case of Engineering Drawing/Computer Aided Design, applicants who sat for their A Level (MQF 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 appropriate comparable qualification. Candidates who sat for their A Level (MQF 4) in 2011 onwards need only to produce the Engineering Drawing A Level certificate as now this includes components in CAD.

All applicants applying under paragraph 5.1 above are to apply for a Teacher’s Warrant (Temporary)

Qualifications at a higher level than those specified above will be accepted for eligibility purposes, provided they meet any specified subject requirements.

            Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained any of the above-mentioned qualifications will still be considered, provided that they submit evidence that they have been approved for the award of the qualifications in question by the closing time and date of the interview.

(vi)       of good moral character (applicants who are already in the Malta Public Service must produce a Service and Leave Record Form (GP 47) which can be requested via: https://education.gov.mt/en/Documents/Vacancies/GP47.pdf); those applying from outside the Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Police or other competent authority not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application and state whether they have ever been in Government Service, giving details).

1. Due consideration will be given to applicants who, besides the requisites indicated in paragraph 5.1, have proven relevant work experience.
2. Applicants  should note the requirement to produce  recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from the Malta Qualifications and Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link in paragraph 8.1 below), unless the awarding institution for the qualification being produced has already been recognised by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) and published on their website. This list is accessible on the following link: http://www.ncfhe.org.mt/content/home-malta-qualifications-recognition-information-centre/52002817/ .                    

1. Submission of Supporting Documentation
2. Qualifications and/or experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials, copies of which should be attached to the application. Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate certificates or comparable qualifications must be accompanied by a transcript in English (Diploma/Certificate supplement), showing the Degree obtained and the final classification.  Scanned copies sent electronically are acceptable.
3. Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview.

7.0       Selection Procedure

7.1       Eligible applicants will be assessed by a Selection Board to determine their suitability for the post. The maximum mark for this selection process is 400 and the pass mark is 200. As part of the interview eligible applicants are expected to:

1. give a 5 minute digital presentation in English emphasising the curricular domain; and
2. analyse a case study in Maltese covering both curricular and well-being aspects.

Eligible applicants are to bring their own lap top/tablet and to provide the selection board with a printed version of the presentation.  In the absence of a laptop/tablet, candidates are required to have access to the presentation through a memory stick. The Assessment Criteria can be accessed on: http://education.gov.mt/en/Pages/vacancies.aspx

1. A successful candidate who applies in terms of paragraph 5.1(iii) above, will be put on an order of merit list named Category A. Those applying in terms of paragraph 5.1(iv) will be put on a order of merit list named Category B and those applying in terms of paragraph 5.1(v) will be put on a order of merit list named Category C.
2. Successful candidates who apply in terms of paragraph 5.1(iii) above, will be given preference over successful candidates who apply in terms of paragraph 5.1(iv) above and these in turn be given preference over successful applicants who apply in terms of paragraph 5.1(v) above. Hence, applicants applying under paragraph 5.1(iii), (iv) and (v) will only be considered once the order of merit of Category A referred to in paragraph 7.2, has been exhausted and if vacancies still exist.
3. Consequently, separate result lists will be published according to the order of merit pertaining to the sector/subject/area mentioned in paragraph 1.2 above, and in accordance with paragraphs 5.1, 7.2, and 7.3. The result list will remain valid for two years from date of publication or until the result list is exhausted, whichever is earlier.

1. Submission of Applications

8.1       Applicants may apply for more than one of the options listed in clause 1.2 above, by filling-in a separate application form for every subject/cycle/area. However, it is the prerogative of MEDE to select under which option to offer employment to the selected candidates, according to the exigencies of the Malta Public Service and MEDE.  

8.2       Applications, together with an updated Service and Leave Record Form (GP 47) which can be requested via: https://education.gov.mt/en/Documents/Vacancies/GP47.pdf); in the case of Public Officers, and a summary of qualifications and experience in the European Curriculum Vitae Format are to be submitted through the Online Education Recruitment Portal ONLY at the following address: https://edurecruitment.gov.mt by not later than noon (Central European Time) of Thursday 30th  March  2017. An automatic receipt will be sent to your e-mail informing you that your application was submitted successfully. Further details concerning the submission of applications are contained in the general provisions referred to below.

8.3       However, due to the exigencies of the DES, the selection process will initially consider, applications received by noon (Central European Time) of Friday 8th April 2016. Successful candidates in every cycle/subject/area will be placed in an order of merit list which will remain valid for two years from the date of publication or until the result list is exhausted, whichever is earlier. However, should the order of merit list be exhausted as a result of additional vacancies in the sector/subject/area mentioned in paragraph 1.2, other applicants may be assessed without recourse to a new call for applications, provided they would have submitted their application by noon (Central European Time) of Thursday 30th  March  2017.

8.4       Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last day to submit their applications since heavy internet traffic or a fault with the internet connection could lead to difficulties in submission. MEDE cannot be held responsible for any delay due to such difficulties.

8.5       Applicants must, together with this application, submit an application for a temporary teachers’ warrant. The application form can be downloaded from: http://education.gov.mt/teachingprofession/Documents/amended%20TW%20application%2002.05.2014%20-%20final.pdf  The application form can be submitted through the Online Education Recruitment Portal ONLY (https://edurecuitment.gov.mt). Both applications must be submitted together. Applications for a temporary teacher's warrant will only be processed by the CTP if an applicant is offered and enters into an employee – employer with MEDE.

1. General Provisions
2. General provisions concerning this call for applications, with particular reference to:

• the conditions relating to the assignment/contract;
• reasonable accommodation for registered persons with disability;
• the submission of recognition statements in respect of qualifications;
• the publication of the result;
• the process for the submission of petitions concerning the result;
• medical examination;
• access to application forms and related details,

may be viewed by accessing the website of the Public Administration HR Office  at the address http://opm.gov.mt/en/PAHRO/RESOURCING/Pages/Forms%20and%20Templates/Forms-and-Templates.aspx..These general provisions are to be regarded as an integral part of this call for applications.

For the purpose of paragraph 6.2 of the General Provisions of this call for applications, the fax number is +356 2598 2264.

 

 

 

 

Further eligibility criteria for Supply Teacher call                                                                                                            Appendix A

Any of the qualifications listed hereunder or any other recognised appropriate qualification are 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 degree or a PGCE awarded by the University of Malta are exempt from presenting such a comparability statement. For the purpose of the table below:

• a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed. Hons.) is a recognised qualification in Education at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 240 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent which includes 16 ECTS/ECVETS in Teaching Practice (TP) or equivalent and 8 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in school experience in the subject/sector;
• a Degree is a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent;
• a Qualification in Pedagogy - Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E) is a recognised qualification in Education at MQF Level 6 having a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS including 12 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in Teaching Practice (TP) and 8 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in school experience in the subject/sector;
• a Diploma is a recognised qualification at MQF Level 5 with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent;
• Advanced Level is a recognised qualification at MQF Level 4 (minimum Grade E);
• Intermediate Level is a recognised qualification at MQF Level 4 (minimum Grade E);

Subject	Area of Eligibility	Eligibility Requirements (paragraph 5.1 (iii)	Further Details
Accounting	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in Accounting; or A recognised qualification at MQF level 6 or higher in Accounting
Arabic	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Advanced Level at MQF Level 4 in Arabic (Minimum Grade E); AND
		Studied Arabic as a main area of study in a recognised qualification MQF level 6 or higher with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in Arabic Language
Business Studies	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Components of both Economics and Accounting as a main area of study
Computing and/or Information Technology	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	Any B.Ed. (Hons.) and an MQF level 5 qualification or higher in Computing Education; OR Any recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6, with any PGCE, and an MQF level 5 or higher in Computing Education; OR A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in Computing and a PGCE with a specialisation in Computing Education	The Diploma in Information Technology in Education (IT Applications) (Dip.IT.Ed - 1998-2000), and the Diploma in Computer Studies Education (Dip.C.S.Ed - 2000-2002; 2002-2004), both offered by the University of Malta with the Education Division, are recognised appropriate comparable qualifications in Computing Education
Classical Studies	Applicants on the strength of a degree or higher and a PGCE	A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in Classical Studies
Design and Technology	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	B.ED (Hons) where the main area of specialisation is in Technical Subjects; OR Home Economics: with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Electronics/Material Technology and MQF  level 3 in Graphical Communication or Design and Technology; or with experience teaching Design and Technology and Textiles; or with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Textiles; or with an MQF Level 4 in Textiles; OR Textiles: with ECTS/ECVETS relevant to Electronics/Material Technology and MQF  level 3 in Graphical Communication or Design and Technology; or  with ECTS/ECVETS related to Home Economics; OR  with an MQF Level 4 in Home Economics; OR Physics with ECTS/ECVETS in Electronics/Material Technology and an MQF  level 3 in Graphical Communication or Design and Technology
Economics	Applicants on the strength of a degree and a PGCE	Minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in Economics; OR A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6  level or higher in Economics
Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD)	Applicants on the strength of a degree and a PGCE	Advanced Level or higher in Graphical Communications / Engineering Drawing; AND City & Guilds 2D AutoCAD at MQF Level 4; AND/OR City & Guilds 3D Auto CAD at MQF Level 4	Applicants who sat for the Engineering Drawing Advanced Level from 2011 onwards are exempt from City & Guilds 2D AutoCAD AND City & Guilds 3D AutoCAD since this includes components in CAD
English as a Foreign Language	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	B. Ed. (Hons.) or PGCE in English	Preference will be given to applicants having qualifications in teaching of languages to foreigners.
Environmental Science	Applicants claiming eligibility under paragraphs section 4	A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6  or higher in a science subject, preferably in Biology or Chemistry; OR A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in Environmental Science
Ethics in Schools	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	PGCE in the Teaching of Ethics in Schools
Graphical Communication	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	B.ED (Hons) or PGCE with specialisation in a subject taught at secondary level and ECDL at MQF level 3 (a  pass in all 7 modules) and A Level in Computing/IT/ECDL Advanced (pass in all 4 modules); OR B.Ed. (Hons.) or PGCE with area of specialisation in a subject taught at the Secondary sector; AND Advanced Level (Minimum Grade E) or higher in Graphical Communication; AND/OR Advanced Level or higher in Engineering Drawing (the selected candidate will be required to attend an upgrading course to enhance his/her knowledge in the subject).
Information and Communication Technology	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	B.Ed. (Hons.) or PGCE with area of specialisation in a subject taught at the Secondary sector; AND Pass in all seven (7) modules of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL); AND Advanced Level (Minimum Grade E) or higher in Computing or Information Technology; OR Four (4) modules of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Advanced
Integrated Science	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Studied Biology, Chemistry or Physics as a main area of study in their recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6
Maltese as a Foreign Language	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	B. Ed. (Hons.) or PGCE in Maltese	Preference will be given to applicants having qualifications in teaching of languages to foreigners.
Philosophy	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent  in Philosophy; OR A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 level or higher in Philosophy
Psychology	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in Psychology; AND  any PGCE
Resource Centre (General)	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	Any B.ED (Hons) or  any PGCE
Religion	Eligibility further extended to requirements listed here	Certificate of suitability for the teaching of Religion from the Archbishop's Curia (Malta)
Social Studies	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Studied Sociology or Social Studies as a main area of study in their recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6  or higher AND/OR any PGCE
Sociology	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	Minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in Sociology; OR A degree level or higher
Systems of Knowledge	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in Sociology, Philosophy or Art; AND An Intermediate Level or higher in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Science; OR A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher having Science, Biology, Physics or Chemistry as a main area of study; AND An Intermediate Level or higher in Sociology, Philosophy, Art or History; An Intermediate Level at MQF Level 4 or higher in Sociology, Philosophy, Art or History.	An applicant who does not satisfy these requirements would still be eligible to apply if s/he is in possession of a recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in one of the mentioned subjects, and has been in a full-time teaching position teaching Systems of Knowledge in a licensed school at Post Secondary level. Evidence of interdisciplinary studies/components, including Thesis/Dissertation work in the first degree or higher will be considered an asset. Due consideration will be given to, applicants who, in addition to the requested qualifications, have previous experience in teaching the subject Systems of Knowledge.
Theatre and Performance	Applicants claiming eligibility under section 4	A recognised qualification (degree) at MQF level 6 or higher in Drama Studies: AND any PGCE
ALP Subjects: Agribusiness & Gardening, Art & Design, Auto Mechanics, Automative Repair (Body and Paint), Basic Engineering, Building Services Trades, Care Work, Carpentry, Customer Care & Sales, Dance, Drama, Electrical Installations & Basic Electronics, Hairdressing, Multimedia & ICT Applications, Paper Making & Book Binding, Personal & Beauty Care, Plumbing, Pottery & Ceramics, Welding & Fabrication		B.Ed. OR P.G.C.E. AND A minimum of MQF Level 4 in the subject applied for
VET Subjects: Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, Hospitality, Health and Social Care		B.Ed. OR P.G.C.E. AND Course in the Learning and Assessment of the VET subjects organized by the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education

Qualifications at a higher level than those specified above will be accepted for eligibility purposes, provided they meet any specified subject requirements.