GLASGOW teachers have slated Nicola Sturgeon as school strike action continues into its second day.

Secondary teachers walked out of the classroom just 24 hours after primary school staff kicked off industrial action in a bid for better pay.

The move has resulted in some preliminary examinations for pupils in S3 and above being rescheduled in schools across the country.

Members of several unions, including EIS and NASUWT, came together outside St Andrew's RC Secondary School in the East End, where educators claimed the First Minister had been "disingenuous".

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It comes after the SNP leader said the 5% pay offer which had been presented to teachers was in line with the increase accepted by other local authority staff, such as refuse workers, late last year.

Teaching unions have rejected the offer and insisted a 10% increase would be more in line with inflation.

Robert Galbraith, modern studies teacher and EIS co-ordinator, said: "Today was a good mix, we've got a mis of unions here so we've had a good turn out - a good bit of solidarity.

"There's a feeling of determination to see some progress.

"I think it was a bit disingenuous. There's a comparison that keeps being made between janitors and caterers and they pay packet they received.

"When you look at the salaries, there's about 8.5% added to those salaries."

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Schools will resume as normal tomorrow, however, unions have warned further action will commence next week if a new and improved pay offer isn't put on the table.

Parents have expressed support for school staff but insisted they have concerns over the impact it will have on youngsters, particularly those with additional or complex needs.

Robert added: "We're prepared to strike again on Monday and, if there's no better offer, we will be out again but, hopefully with this act of it shows that we're prepared to continue with this."

Meetings have been taking place between the Scottish Government and COSLA as well as the unions in order to reach an agreement, however, talks have failed to prevent industrial action.

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville told MSPs on Tuesday she would leave "no stone unturned" to find a solution to the ongoing strikes.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Government said: "

"Monday’s SNCT meeting provided a crucial opportunity to further discuss potential areas for agreement.

“While there was a shared understanding that the talks were focussed on examining options for compromise, rather than tabling a new offer, dialogue was constructive.

“The Scottish Government continues to urge teaching unions to reconsider their plans for industrial action while talks are ongoing.

“Strikes in our schools are in no one’s interest – including for pupils, parents and carers who have already had to deal with significant disruption over the past three years.

"We value our teaching workforce and recognise the vital importance of an agreement on pay, but we cannot escape the unprecedented pressures facing Scotland's budget.

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“While we have been clear that a 10% pay increase is unaffordable within the Scottish Government’s fixed budget, we remain absolutely committed to a fair and sustainable pay deal.”