Teachers striking for two days at Bulwell Academy

Teacher who are members of NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union are walking out over adverse management practices which they say are having a negative impact on teachers’ working workload and working conditions.

As a result of the action, only year 11 and vulnerable students will be in school on both strike days, along with any pupils whose parents have been unable to arrange childcare at short notice.

Students who are not in will be able to access remote learning on the academy’s website.

Dr Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT, said: “We have given the employer every opportunity to address the concerns of members about the way they are being managed.

“We remain committed to engaging in meaningful negotiations to find a way forward in the interests of staff and pupils.

"However, our members do not believe that adequate structures are in place to ensure the welfare of staff.

“Once again, we urge the employer to recognise the seriousness of the situation and to engage in discussions to resolve this dispute.”

Anne Thompson, NASUWT National Executive member for Nottingham, added: “Our members are committed to the pupils at Bulwell Academy and are disappointed that it has come to this.

“For teachers, strike action is always a last resort and we remain committed to seeking to resolve this dispute as soon as possible in the best interests of staff and students.”

A Bulwell Academy spokesperson said: “Despite our best efforts to negotiate in good faith, the NEU and NASUWT have confirmed that strike action will be going ahead on Wednesday and Thursday.

“We have listened to staff and made appropriate concessions in every area of concern raised, including making changes to address workload issues and ensure staff have the support they need.

"We have provided extra time within the school week for planning and protected time for weekly department meetings.

"We have also invested in a new behaviour management approach for students which is helping to improve behaviour and attendance.

“The planned strike action is disappointing news.

“However, we are committed to improving Bulwell Academy and any further concessions would hinder the improvement process we have set out so that we can provide the best educational experience possible for Bulwell students.