Call for Applications
Post of Childcare Educator
Child Educare Services

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Childcare Educator at the Child Educare Services of the University of Malta.

Eligibility
 

Applicants interested in this post must be in possession of;

• MQF Level 4 Qualification related to Childcare (approved courses by the Education Resources Department).
• A valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate;
• A valid Food handling certificate
• The ability to communicate in both Maltese and English; (applicants with O'Levels in Maltese and English or proficiency testing will be given priority)
• A recent police conduct, issued within the last 6 months (you can apply for it online - click here)

Salary Details

The annual salary for 2026 is €20,351, with annual increments of €330, up to a maximum of €22,661. Upon the completion of four years of service in this grade, the appointee will be eligible to advance to the next salary band, which includes annual increments of €355, up to a maximum of €24,218. After an additional three years, the appointee will be entitled to progress to the next band, featuring annual increments of €380, up to a maximum of €25,831. Following a further three-year period, the appointee will be qualified to move to the next band, with annual increments of €400, up to a maximum of €27,373. All salary progressions are subject to satisfactory performance.

Employees will also benefit from a health insurance.

• Childcare Educator may also benefit from other advantages contained in the Collective Agreement for Administrative, Technical and Industrial Staff of the University of Malta. This includes:
• Study Leave
• Qualification Allowance
• Financial Resources to support personal development initiatives
  
  

Application Procedures

Candidates must upload covering letter, curriculum vitae, certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and a recent (6 months) police conduct through this form: https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/workatum-general

Applications should be received by Monday, 31 August 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

Further Information 
 

The University Child Educare Services provide a pre-school educational programme to children aged up to three years old at its centres: ‘It-Tajra’ on campus and ‘Ilwien’ at the Junior College and during the summer months at ‘Kids on Campus’ Summer School.

The appointee will work closely with all members of the Childcare team: Childcare Managers, and Attendants, to ensure the smooth running of the different Childcare Services.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they can work successfully within a small team of highly committed individuals. Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as flexibility are essential for the effective discharge of the duties attached to the post.

The role of the Childcare Educator is mainly that of providing a holistic early year’s education to children entrusted to their care with special attention to the following:

• Meeting regulatory requirements in the Centre;
• Implementing policies, procedures and practices that reflect the provision of a high-quality education and care experience for the children;
• Contributing to the day-to-day running of the Centre;
• Following and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment within the Centre
• Contributing to and following on the Centre’s planning
• Following and implementing a holistic child-centred curriculum and according to the National Curriculum Framework;
• Providing physical care that promotes the health, wellbeing and development of all children;
• Creating an environment that promotes and encourages positive learning and behaviour;
• Planning for and facilitating each child’s holistic learning and development;
• Monitoring each child’s holistic progress in learning and development;
• Keeping log of observations and assessing each child’s holistic learning and development;
• Recognising and responding to the different individual needs of every child, ensuring inclusion and participation in the full range of learning experiences taking place;
• Guiding and supporting parents to follow the centre’s policies, procedures and practices;
• Communicating with and supporting parents in the learning and development progress of their children;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, regular communications both within the centre and with parents;
• Participating in further training and on-going professional development.
  
  

The appointee is expected to work:

• On a full-time basis, and will not be allowed to engage in any other gainful employment without the permission of the Council;
• At such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

The Selection Procedures

• The evaluation of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application).
• Short-listing of candidates.
• An invitation to short-listed candidates to a Selection Board interview.

The Selection Procedures

The selection process will follow the document “Guidelines for Members of Selection Boards in the Recruitment of Administrative, Technical and Industrial Staff”

(https://www.um.edu.mt/hr/policiesprocedures).

In accordance with the guidelines, members of the Selection Board will establish the following selection criteria for the selection process

• Relevant Academic Qualifications
• Relevant Work Experience
• Aptitude and Suitability
• Performance in Interview
  
  

The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of six months to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Office of the University,
Msida, 11 August 2026

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