Teachers at Malvern House London are set to strike at the end of the month. Below, they lay out their reasons for taking this step.
The decision to strike hasn’t come easily. It follows years of dedication, compromise, and repeated efforts from teachers to improve conditions at Malvern House. But despite our commitment, our voices have gone largely unheard.
Teachers at Malvern House London have long asked for fair treatment, recognition, and stability. Many began on zero-hour contracts, waiting months—or even years—for permanent positions. Now, even those so-called permanent contracts are starting to resemble the insecure, unpredictable terms we thought we’d left behind.
As teachers, we care deeply about our work and about each other. We support one another through long hours, short-notice schedule changes, and the emotional weight that often comes with this profession. We plan, adapt, and deliver high-quality lessons—not just to teach, but to connect with our students and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
It’s this shared commitment that has helped Malvern House maintain its reputation for excellence. But that success has come through the hard work of teachers—a fact that’s too often overlooked.
Instead of support, we’ve been met with indifference. Communication from management is limited. Decisions are made at the last minute. Morale is low. And when one of our colleagues was recently dismissed, many of us were left feeling shaken, wondering if any of us are truly secure in our roles.
We are not expendable. Each teacher here brings something unique and valuable to the school. And yet, we’re being treated as if we’re replaceable—our efforts minimized, our concerns dismissed.
This strike isn’t just about one decision or one person. It’s about all of us—about the need for fairness, respect, and real dialogue. It’s about standing together to demand the basic rights and recognition every teacher deserves.
We don’t want conflict. We want cooperation. We want to be heard, to be respected, and to work together with leadership toward a better future—for teachers, for students, and for the school as a whole.
Striking is our last option. But after everything we’ve experienced, it has become necessary. We strike because we believe our profession matters. We strike because we believe our colleagues deserve better. We strike because we care—not just about the job, but about each other.
If you’d like to support the Malvern House teachers, you can join them on the picket line on the mornings of 29th and 30th September. You can also donate to the teachers’ fighting fund here.
As a long retired Human Right activist, i say it takes human steel to stand on a picket line,day after day in all weather.I commend their courage i taking this Positive action..please let them know thousends of workers are watching and wish them well in their positive action