TEACHERS who are to go on strike at Cardigan Secondary School tomorrow morning (Tuesday, January 21) have said they are doing so “with great reluctance”.

Seventeen teaching staff at the school, which equates to 66 per cent of the National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) members, have voted for strike action over allegations of bullying and harassment.

An independent inquiry has been launched by Ceredigion County Council into the claims.

In a statement, the staff, who will take action between 7am-9am, said: “Staff who belong to the teaching union the NASUWT at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi who have decided to strike would like to inform parents that the decision to strike on Tuesday, 22nd January, 2019 has been taken with great reluctance.

“Teachers at the school are hardworking, committed and professional and the strike action is a protest against the gruelling and demanding workload being imposed upon them and the intolerable levels of scrutiny.

“Additionally, there is an on-going investigation against the headteacher into allegations of intimidation and bullying involving both present and past staff.

“Strike action is being taken as a last resort to improve working conditions for teachers, which will, ultimately, benefit pupils as the current high turnover of staff is unsettling and disruptive.”