MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

POST OF TEACHER WITHIN THE MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

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

In accordance with clause 3.1(I) 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 post of Teacher within the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE).

1.2       Applicants may wish to apply for the post of 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.

2.0       Terms and Conditions

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 MEDE in particular, including deployment according to the exigencies of the service.

1. However, if and when a vacancy of a temporary nature arises, such as to replace a teacher on some form of long leave, MEDE may appoint a teacher on a definite basis, until the end of the scholastic year 2016/2017. 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 six (6) months and is subject to the rules and regulations governing from time to time the Malta Public Service in general MEDE in particular, including deployment according to the exigencies of the service.
2. The salary for the post of Teacher is pegged to salary scale 9 which in 2016, is €19,320.00 per annum, rising by annual increments of €447.33 up to a maximum of €22,004.00. This salary is supplemented by an All-Inclusive Allowance of €600 per annum to cover extra duties assigned to them by the Head of School as stipulated in the agreement between the Government and the Malta Union of Teachers as signed on 23rd August 2010

2.4       A Teacher will progress to Scale 8 (€20,619.02 x €486.83 - €23,540.00) on completion of 8 years service in the grade and to Salary Scale 7 (€22,043.98 x €531.17 - €25,231.00) on completion of a further 8 years service in the grade, in both instances subject to satisfactory performance.

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

• The Addendum Freedom of Movement of workers within member states of the EU (26th September 2013) and/or
• The Agreement To Facilitate Mobility for Educators between Licensed Schools (29th July 2015)

shall qualify for an adjustment in salary subject to entitlement.  

 2.6      The appointment of a selected candidate who by the 30th June 2016 accepts to start employment on the 1st September 2016 shall be required to attend the first part of his/her induction programme on the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th July 2016. Thereafter a selected candidate shall be required to attend the second part of the Induction Programme on the three days designated as INSET days in September.

2.7      Unless the selected candidate is in possession of a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent), s/he shall be eligible to obtain a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) to practise the profession within two years of his/her appointment as Teacher, in terms of article 24(2) of the Education Act, and employment beyond this period shall be subject to possession of such a warrant in accordance with article 24(1) of the same Act.

2.8      The appointment of a selected candidate is subject to the employee being awarded a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) within twenty eight (28) months from the actual date of employment. 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).

2.9      A selected candidate will be required to complete a two year induction process successfully. 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.

2.10    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 the MEDE.

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

2.12    The  MEDE 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.

3.0     Functions and Duties

3.1     The overall functions of a 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 or Head of Section;
• performing any other duties according to exigencies of the Public Service as directed by the Principal Permanent Secretary.

A detailed job description of the post can be obtained by accessing the following link: http://education.gov.mt/en/Documents/Vacancies/JobDescriptionTeacher.pdf.  

3.2       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 s/he 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.

3.3       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.

3.4       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.

4.0     Eligibility Requirements

4.1     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.

(ii)       proficient in both the Maltese and English Languages;

(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, provided that, when successful candidates are offered employment, they will have submitted an application for a Temporary Teacher's Warrant. 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;

1. 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).

 (v)       Public Officers who are currently employed as Teachers with MEDE and who wish to be considered to teach at a different cycle and/or to teach a different subject, may apply on condition that they satisfy the eligibility requirements for the subject they are applying for. MEDE shall be guided by the exigencies of the service when deploying teachers who prove successful in such cases.

4.2       Apart from satisfying the eligibility requirements under paragraph 4.1 above, applicants must further satisfy one of the following:

(i)        be in possession of a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent) plus a recognised pedagogical course at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent and have accrued not less than fifteen (15) years teaching experience, teaching the subject/area applied for in a licensed school; OR

(ii)       have a Teacher’s Certificate or have successfully completed the Graduate Teacher’s Course, both at MQF Level 6 organised by the Education Division with the subject applied for taken as the main subject in the Teacher’s Training Course; OR

(iii)      have a recognised Teacher’s qualification (Certificate in Education) awarded by the Colleges of Education, Mater Admirabilis College, or St Michael’s, together with a pass at Advanced Level  at MQF Level 4, (minimum Grade C) in the subject/area applied for; OR

(iv)     (a)   have a recognised  teaching qualification at MQF Level 6, which includes the subject/area applied for as a main area of study; OR

 (b)    have a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6, with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent, which includes the subject applied for as a main area of study, and a qualification in pedagogy at MQF level 6 in the subject applied for.

Provided that, where the University of Malta did not run a Bachelor of Education or a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E.) course in that particular subject in the last three (3) years before the issue of this call, any recognised teaching qualification in Education at MQF Level 6, or any recognised qualification in pedagogy with any subject specialisation will qualify an applicant who also has  a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 in which the subject applied for is a main area of study at MQF Level 6, with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS, or equivalent; OR

(v)     (a)       have a recognised (Master’s) qualification at MQF Level 7 in the subject applied for, with a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent, after having completed a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS, together with a recognised qualification in pedagogy at MQF Level 6 having a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET or equivalent in accordance with article 24(2) (d)(iii) of the Education Act; OR

(b)     qualified for a recognised (Master’s) qualification at MQF Level 7 with a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVETS in the subject applied for, after having completed a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVETS, together with a recognised qualification in pedagogy having a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET or equivalent in accordance with article 24(2) (d)(iii) of the Education Act.

(vi)       Applicants who have registered for, and subsequently awarded, a recognised (Master’s) qualification at MQF Level 7 with a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVETS or equivalent in the subject applied for, before 29th July 2008, after having completed a  recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 are exempted from producing a recognised qualification in pedagogy at MQF level 6, in accordance with article 24(2)(d)(iii) of the Education Act, or an appropriate comparable qualification, on condition that they are eligible or in possession of a Teacher’s Warrant (Permanent).

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:

University of Malta Teaching Qualification	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

 

 4.3      Apart from satisfying any of the requisites stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 above, applicants must also be in possession of:

(i)        3 Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5) or a recognised comparable qualification in Maltese Language, English Language and Mathematics. An Advanced Level at MQF Level 4 (minimum Grade E), or comparable or a pass in the respective subject module taken as part of a recognised qualification at MQF Level shall be accepted as an alternative to Ordinary Level MQF Level 3, unless otherwise stated. Provided that an applicant who does not satisfy these requirements (paragraph 4.3) would still be eligible to apply if s/he is in possession of a Permanent Teacher’s Warrant and has been in a full-time teaching position in a licensed school for a period of not less than five (5) scholastic years in the last ten (10) scholastic years.

(ii)       Applicants who entered one of the courses stipulated in paragraphs 4.2 as mature students and successfully completed such courses, are exempt from the provisions of paragraph 4.3 (i) provided they produce a testimonial to this effect from the awarding institution.

4.4       Applicants who are in the final year of the course leading to the award of the appropriate qualification as per paragraphs in 4.2 (iv) (a) and (b) may still apply.   Such applicants would need to prove the successful completion of the relevant course by the 31st July 2016.   Failure to provide such evidence will lead to the removal from the result merit list.

4.5       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.

4.6       Applicants are also required to refer to Appendix A of this call for applications which indicates further details and eligibility requirements within the area of eligibility of the listed subjects in paragraph 1.2. Applicants, who wish to apply for subjects which are not listed in Appendix A, should refer to paragraph 4.2 to 4.4 for the eligibility requirements.

4.7       It is the applicant’s responsibility to present a comparability statement issued by the CTP confirming the comparability of the qualification in accordance with paragraph 4.2, 4.3 and Appendix A. The comparability statement is to be presented to the selection board through Customer Care Section, Great Siege Road, Floriana, VLT 2000, or the Education Office, Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria, Gozo VCT 2000 by not later than noon (Central European Time) of Friday 15th April 2016.

4.8       Applicants are to note that CTP requires a minimum of eight (8) weeks to issue or otherwise a comparability statement. Applicants are to apply with the CTP by not later than Friday 8th April 2016. Holders of a Bachelor of Education degree or a PGCE awarded by the University of Malta are exempt from presenting such a comparability statement.

5.0       Submission of Supporting Documentation

5.1       Applicants wishing to produce supporting documentation over and above that required by this call, including teaching practice reports are to produce such documentation if and when called for an interview.   Such supporting documentation is to be produced during the interview in both original format for verification and in photocopy format to be attached by the selection board to the application submitted online (vide 7.2).

5.2       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/

5.3      Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate certificates or comparable qualifications must be accompanied by a transcript in English (Diploma/Certificate supplement), showing the qualification obtained and the final classification.

6.0       Selection Procedure

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

6.2                   A successful applicant under clause 4.4 will be placed in the order of merit, subject to the condition that s/he is either fully qualified or has successfully completed his/her teaching qualification, by 31st July 2016. Failure to satisfy any one of the above conditions will lead to the removal from the merit list.

7.0     Submission of Applications

7.1       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.  

7.2       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 Friday 8th April  2016. 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.

7.3       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.

7.4       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 relationship with MEDE.

8.0     General Provisions

8.1     General provisions concerning this call for applications, with particular reference to:

• the probationary period and other conditions;
• reasonable accommodation for registered persons with disability;
• submission of recognition statements in respect of qualifications;
• publication of the result;
• medical examination;
• the process for the submission of petitions concerning the result;
• 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 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	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.