Teachers in Glasgow in strike vote over 450 job cuts

Glasgow City Council has stressed that no teachers in permanent jobs would be made redundant.

The job cuts involve teachers on temporary contracts and closing posts which fall vacant.

EIS Glasgow Local Association Secretary Jane Gow said: “The EIS is crystal clear that the loss of jobs vital to education provision in Glasgow will irreparably damage the life chances of many of the city’s young people and most especially those with additional support needs.

“For the avoidance of doubt, all mainstream schools have young people with a wide range of additional support needs,” she added.

Ms Gow said to lose 10% from an already struggling service “must be resisted at all costs”.

Glasgow City Council previously argued that the council had to look at every option for savings but it would do all it can to minimise the impact on schools.

The education budget accounts for more than half the council’s direct expenditure.