The NUT announced the industrial action last week after a ballot of members saw 91.7 per cent of votes returned in favour of the move.
July 5 will be the first day of action, affecting schools in England. The NUT lists among its demands an increase to funding for schools and education, a guarantee for terms and conditions in all types of schools, and a resumption of negotiations on teacher contracts to address workload. Acting NUT general secretary Kevin Courtney said that significant change was needed and called on education secretary Nicky Morgan to engage with them.
He said: “In light of the huge funding cuts to schools, worsening terms and conditions, and unmanageable and exhausting workloads, teachers cannot be expected to go on without significant change. The effects on children’s education are also real and damaging.
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