Their union, the NASUWT, accused the council of “bullying and intimidating” staff rather than supporting them in a dangerous workplace.
A source at the school, Kaimes, in the Liberton area, told the Edinburgh Evening News that “chaos” broke out recently, with chairs and signs thrown at teachers, causing injuries, and police to be called in.
Education secretary John Swinney was due to meet union leaders after talks with the council broke down. Earlier this year members balloted for industrial action short of a strike by refusing to teach or supervise eight pupils who they believe pose a risk to health, safety and welfare. The move is believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland.
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