A deputy headteacher has been permanently banned from teaching after a misconduct panel found she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a married colleague while both were still wed to their respective partners.
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) ruled that her actions amounted to "unacceptable professional conduct" and concluded she was "unfit to teach." The scandal unfolded at a school where both individuals held senior positions, raising serious concerns about professional boundaries.
Secret Relationship Exposed
The affair, which was kept hidden for months, came to light after rumours circulated among staff. Investigators discovered the pair had exchanged intimate messages and met privately outside school, violating ethical guidelines for educators.
Impact on the School Community
The case has sent shockwaves through the school, with parents and staff expressing dismay at the breach of trust. "Teachers are role models, and this behaviour undermines the integrity of the profession," stated one parent during the hearing.
Final Decision
The TRA panel emphasised that educators must maintain the highest standards of conduct, both inside and outside school. The ruling means the former deputy head can no longer work in any teaching capacity in England.
