Teaching English in Malta
Report submitted on 30 May, 2022 by LanguageNerd.
Teaching English in Malta:
How can teachers find teaching jobs in Malta?
Via a local EFL agency www.meta.mt
The main English teaching jobs available are:
Part time English language school positions, agencies (send teachers to different locations), teaching at state schools, teaching at private international schools, private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.).
What are the minimum teaching requirements?
CELTA (or TESOL), no need for having a lot of teaching experience, the schools will support and help anyone, plus schools are usually very well equipped, English level – a pass in a locally organised SEPTT exam.
Please note, online TEFL courses are not accredited, some face-to-face courses do not get approved either – depending on where the centre is located and if it’s widely recognised/reputable.
What teaching requirements would you recommend?
As above. If you have DELTA (DipTESOL) you can apply for a DOS position.
What are the levels of payment?
TEFL – around EUR10/h
CELTA – around EUR 11-12/hour
DELTA – around EUR 13-14/hour
How many teaching days a week is normal?
5 days per week.
How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?
min 15 hours up to 40 hours in the summer hours per week.
What is the normal arrangement for holidays?
Not paid.
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Malta to teach English?
The best time to come is in the summer!
What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Malta?
The people are great, the schools too, it’s a never-ending holiday and students are multinational.
What are the negative aspects for teaching English in Malta?
The pay could be better.
What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in your area?
If you are not used to teaching multinational classes, you have to adapt quickly.
Living in Malta:
Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in Malta?
EU nationals have a great advantage.
If you need a visa to work in Malta you need a full-time contract, but schools usually don’t provide them for EFL teachers.
What is the cost of living like in Malta?
Accommodation is becoming more and more expensive depending on where on the island you want to live (monthly rent is between 500 – 700 for a one bedroom apartment). Flat share is a much better option.
Food/going out – still fairly cheap
What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?
www.justlanded.com
Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Malta?
Summer, beaches and sea!
Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in Malta?
Busses are always late.
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Malta to live?
Research first where you want to live and maybe consider bringing your car here.
What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?
My food!
What do you think you will miss most when (or if) you leave Malta?
Everything 🙂 I love Malta!
What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country (e.g. things that are difficult to get in your location)?
Nothing I can think of.
About Me and My Work:
My Name: LanguageNerd
Nationality: Polish
Students I’ve taught in Malta: Toddlers (2-4 years), pre-school / kindergarten (4-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), junior high school (12-15 years), high school (15-18 years), university, adults, business.
How I found my current jobs: My agency helped me connect with the school. I found the agency on echinacities.com.
My school facilities: Very good – not all schools are techy but facilities are really good in most places: internet, copy machines, white boards, markers, library, all is there!
What kind of teacher support is available at your school?: Training / workshops, lesson observations, teacher evaluations, peer support / training
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