One of Scotland's leading independent schools has told unions that ongoing strikes over pensions could lead to layoffs.
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and the NASUWT are on strike in opposition to Hutchesons' Grammar School's rollout of a new pension plan.
A school spokeswoman said that the strikes could discourage new students from applying, which could put a dent in the roll and lead to redundancies.
Unions are continuing with their strike, saying the new pensions are worse for teachers and that the school has used “fire and rehire” tactics to pressure staff to agree.
And although Hutchesons’ has denied accusations of “fire and rehire” tactics, a letter seen this week by The Herald showed that teachers who refused new pension terms were sent a “notice of termination of existing contract and offer of re-engagement”.
