Parents have launched a petition saying they are not happy with how allegations that a teacher posted 'offensive' anti-Muslim content has been handled.

It follows a Facebook post which was being allegedly attributed to a teacher from the Oasis Academy Clarksfield in Oldham. The school has a large percentage of Muslim pupils.

The post sent to Asian Image by a concerned parent is believed to relate to the protests outside the Birmingham’s Parkfield Community School with regards to the ‘No Outsiders’ programme, which teaches pupils about diversity, including LGBT rights.

The post on social media read, “I’m not homophobic, but…This is disgusting. I have to teach about a religion, which is the cause majority of all wars and has zero proof to its outdated and ridiculous ideologies but when we want to teach about acceptance, love and being kind to others these pricks have flipped their shit!”

The petition says, “As parents we are not happy with the way senior management have been handled a matter regarding a teacher at the school. There has been no communication with us in a meaningful manner.”

It also asks for senior leadership at the school to address this issue with a ‘matter of urgency’.

The school is part of Oasis Community Learning.

The Oasis Community Learning said in a statement, “Oasis Community Learning has the highest expectations of both staff and students with regards to tolerance, understanding and inclusion of others. “We are aware of an incident at Oasis Academy Clarksfield that has been dealt with in line with established policies, liaising fully with all relevant authorities. All parents have been updated directly. If they have any questions on this issue, they are encouraged to contact the academy.

“With respect to the legal right to privacy of our staff and students, we will not be commenting any further. “