Pupils could face disruption to classes as teachers prepare to vote on a national walkout over pay and conditions . Tens of thousands of teachers could strike in the autumn , potentially causing temporary school closures . The National Union of Teachers is expected to call for a vote on industrial action this weekend over the prospect of looming funding cuts . Strike threat : Members of the National Union of Teachers is expected to call for a vote on industrial action this weekend , like the strike here in 2013 . The ballot of its 300,000 members would take place after the election , with strikes possible from September . The last time teachers across the country went on strike was in July , when 21 per cent of schools were forced to close – leaving parents having to pay for childcare or take a day off work . A motion to hold a ballot on strike action was announced yesterday at the NUT annual conference in Harrogate , with a debate expected tomorrow . Disruption : Tens of thousands of teachers could strike in the autumn , potentially causing temporary school closures . Members will be asked to consider funding shortages in schools , which the union said would lead to redundancies . NUT deputy general secretary Kevin Courtney said education will face a ‘ terrible set of cuts ’ if action is not taken . Last month , the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested schools could see cuts of up to 12 per cent over the next parliament .
National Union of Teachers expected to call for a vote on industrial action . Ballot of its Tens of thousands members would take place after general election . Fears funding cuts will lead to redundancies in schools .