DESC says it's committed to finding a fair and sustainable resolution with school leaders
The assistant general secretary of a school leaders' union says disrupting pupils is the last thing it wants.
The NAHT will hold a formal postal ballot from Monday (7 July), asking headteacher and deputy headteacher members on the Island whether they want to take to take industrial action.
Rob Kelsall says the union had hoped to avoid this step but now believes it's necessary.
He claims the Isle of Man government takes "three steps back" at every point of contact:
In response, the Department of Education says it's committed to finding a fair and sustainable resolution with school leaders
It adds its priority remains working constructively with the union to resolve the dispute and avoid any disruption to students, parents and schools.
A spokesperson says: "The Department is aware of the NAHT’s intention to ballot its members on industrial action.
"Our priority remains working constructively with the union to resolve this dispute and to avoid any disruption to pupils, parents, and schools.
"Discussions are ongoing, and we remain committed to finding a fair and sustainable resolution."
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