Staff at a Warwick secondary school who said they have kept it running "through thick and thin" are set to strike this week.

Union chiefs say the staff at Aylesford School are walking out to help save their jobs.

Much of the staff at the Tapping Way school are made up of Members of the National Education Union (NEU) which is planning the strike for up to six days from tomorrow (June 4).

The strikes come after possible redundancies were announced, with staff returning from the Easter holidays to hear about a restructure consultation which could have seen 11 redundancies.

This reportedly included teachers of music, drama and PE.

Simon O'Hara, assistant branch secretary of Warwickshire NEU, said: "Our members are striking to save the future of Aylesford.

"This situation is a direct result of the employer's actions. We cannot accept the managed decline of Aylesford and mass redundancies.

"Staff who have kept this school going through thick and thin in recent years should not pay with their jobs for the mismanagement by current and former leadership.

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"Our members remain united that these cuts will damage Aylesford's ability to provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum for students."

Further potential strike dates have been earmarked while negotiations continue.

A statement from Aylesford said: "The school remains committed to stabilising its financial position and improving the quality of education for its pupils.

"While we recognise the dedication and commitment of staff, our priority is to secure the long-term future of the school and rebuild confidence within the community.

"We do not believe that industrial action will have a positive impact on pupils or the wider school community.

"We encourage the NEU and its members to engage constructively with us to reach a resolution and support the shared goal of school improvement."