A SERIES of one-day strikes has been planned at Derbyshire's biggest secondary school but bosses there are puzzled by the action.
The governors at John Port School in Etwall have received notification of the action by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers
The first strike si scheduled for Thursday, May 15, followed by others on May 21, May 22, June 3, June 4 and June 5.
But bosses at the school have said they are not sure why the union has decided to escalate its ongoing national action short of strike action at John Port.
Although it was informed it was in "furtherance of the NASUWT national trade dispute over adverse changes to pensions, workload, conditions of service, including pay and pay progression and job loss"
A school spokesman said the school has very good working relationships with its staff representatives and holds regular meetings with an open and constructive dialogue.
He added: "Therefore, this action has come as a complete surprise. We have written to the NASUWT for clarification about any particular concerns they may have and we have agreed to meet them.
"Clearly strike action will have an impact on the education of our students, however the majority of our staff will be in school as usual which means we will be able to remain open to students in certain year groups.
"All examinations will continue as scheduled. We will keep parents informed through our website, text and email.
Head teacher Chris Sainsbury said: "I will be disappointed if any staff choose to strike without first raising their specific concerns and entering into discussion to resolve any problems.
"Clearly such action would interrupt the education of students and inconvenience parents and I am confident, that with union cooperation and mutual goodwill, we can resolve any issues and avoid disruption."
