Deduct pay from teachers who work to rule, urges Gove
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The Education Secretary Michael Gove has advised schools that teachers who work to rule may be in breach of contract and could have pay deducted.
In a letter to heads Mr Gove described the action as "highly irresponsible".
Russell Hobby, of National Association of Head Teachers, said it was the job of school leaders to sensitively manage the impact of industrial action.
He said: "We understand the position of our colleagues in the teaching unions, but our duty to pupils overrides all political or industrial considerations.
'Sensitivity' needed
"School leaders are not happy with the industrial action, but it is part of our job to sensitively manage its impact and we will make our own judgements about the best course of action to meet the needs of our schools."
The industrial action taken by members of the National Union of Teachers and NASUWT has included not attending school meetings and some extra-curricular activities, not filling in forms or covering for absent staff, and refusing to invigilate some public exams.
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