A former teacher who had sexual relationships with two teenage pupils and had a child with one of them has refused to attend a professional conduct hearing. Rebecca Joynes, aged 30, was described as having caused "enormous damage" to the two boys she abused while in a position of trust.
Dream Career Destroyed by Abuse of Trust
The hearing was told that Joynes threw away her "dream career" when she embarked on the illicit relationships with pupils at her school. The serious safeguarding failures came to light after an investigation, leading to her being branded a paedophile for her actions.
Hearing Proceeds in Absence of Disgraced Teacher
Despite her absence, the professional conduct panel proceeded on Thursday, 4th December 2025. The hearing examined the full extent of her misconduct, which involved sexual activity with two separate teenage students. The panel heard detailed evidence about the profound impact her actions had on the victims.
Lasting Consequences and a Child Born from Abuse
One of the most shocking details to emerge is that Joynes became pregnant and had a baby with one of the pupil victims. This fact underscores the severe and lasting consequences of her predatory behaviour, which extended far beyond the initial abuse of trust. The hearing concluded that her actions represented a catastrophic breach of her professional and ethical duties.
The case highlights critical failures in safeguarding within educational settings. It serves as a stark reminder of the duty of care owed by teachers and the devastating fallout when that trust is violated.
