Gavin Donoghue, Director of College Employers Scotland said: “It is disappointing that the support side trade unions have rejected a good pay offer.

“Our offer gives clear recognition of the outstanding work carried out by college staff throughout the pandemic. Our offer totals £1000 - a consolidated award of £850 on all salary points, effective from 1st September 2021, and a £150 payment in recognition of the support staff efforts during the pandemic.

“College employers have gone as far as we can in the current dire financial climate with the funds we have available from Scottish Government.

“We are hopeful that support side trade unions come back to the table to accept what is a very good offer.”