The union’s national executive confirmed the decision on Saturday, 9th May, with ballots for staff in state-maintained schools set to open on 3rd October and close on 15th December.
Around 1,200 workers are set to benefit from the deal, which follows pay talks where the company originally offered no increase.
Following last month’s announcement of a 4% pay uplift, the BMA’s consultants committee and SAS committee both entered dispute with the Government.
The NEU’s formal strike ballot of over 700 members in 18 Harris secondaries and sixth form colleges opened.