The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says that school leaders have been placed under intolerable strain during the past eight years. Continued industrial action by the main teaching unions, coupled with a lack of a functioning Northern Ireland Executive, is pushing members “to their limit”.
The union represents principals and vice-principals in about two-thirds of the North’s schools. The dispute relates to workload, the inspection process, consultation and support for schools.
NAHT’s Northern Ireland president, Geri Cameron, says that school leaders’ efforts are being taken for granted and members feel over-worked, under-valued and without protection.
While a majority of members indicated in a ballot that they would be willing to walk-out, the industrial action will not include a strike.
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