TEACHERS at a Taunton sixth form college are going on strike next Wednesday (November 30).

The walkout at Richard Huish College by members of the UK's largest education union is part of an ongoing dispute with the Government over pay.

They are among thousands of staff at around 90 colleges across the country taking industrial action following a 'real terms' pay cut.

Ian McCann, senior regional officer for the National Education Union (NEU), said the teachers had effectively seen a 20 per cent pay dip since 2010.

He said the current pay offer amounted to a five per cent increase for most teachers, rising to 8.9 per cent for "a small minority".

Mr McCann added: "Teachers working in sixth form colleges have suffered real terms pay cuts for over a decade.

"Below inflation pay increases are simply unacceptable to our members.

"Strike action is always taken with great regret, but the sentiment of NEU members is very clear - enough is enough.

"The government must act now and start funding all education sectors properly, it should be a priority for the new Prime Minister.

"The government needs to value education and value educators.

"Our members need a fully funded above inflation pay rise now.”

The County Gazette has approached Richard Huish College for a comment.