From Monday 07 July 2025, all head teacher, deputy head teacher or assistant head teacher members of NAHT on the Isle of Man will be balloted for industrial action.
We expect relevant members to receive their ballots through the post by Thursday 10 July 2025. If you have not received your ballot and you think you are eligible to vote, please click here.
The ballot will formally close on 11 August 2025, but as your votes must reach London to be counted, it is vital to post them back by 06 August 2025.
What is this action about?
This is a collective dispute. It affects every school leader on the island. School leaders must be able to carry out their vast responsibilities without fear or favour.
At its heart are deeply concerning and repeated breaches of trust, policy and standards:
- Victimisation of NAHT elected officials and members for carrying out legitimate trade union activity.
- Breach of the Fairness at Work Policy, which promises “fairness, tolerance, understanding and respect for all staff” – a promise not being kept.
- Misuse of the Disciplinary Procedure for Teachers, which clearly states it should not be used primarily to impose sanctions – yet that’s exactly what is happening.
- Serious breaches of the Code of Conduct for Public Servants, including a failure of leadership and a disregard for professional and ethical standards.
FAQs
Click here to read all FAQs on the ballot
Click here to read our full list of actions being considered as part of any industrial action short of strike