172 TEACHER JOBS FACE THE AXE

Town hall chiefs accuse Gilruth of bullying as £27.8million savings plan is considered

- PAUL HUTCHEON

CASH-STRAPPED Glasgow City Council is considering cutting 172 teaching posts in a bid to save money.

The plans would affect primary and secondary schools and save £27.8million over three years.

It comes after SNP Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth warned councils she did not want a fall in teacher posts.

Relations between the government and local authorities are poor amid accusations of heavy-handedness.

Humza Yousaf's government is trying to force through a national council tax freeze while maintaining teacher numbers.

This is in spite of teacher salaries being a sizeable part of council budgets.

If approved, the £ 27.8 million teacher cuts plan would be part of an "education service reform" resulting in fewer staff.