Headteacher drove to hotel to confront 'teacher in bed with pupil after prom'

10 February 2022 by Sarah Jones

A headteacher claimed he drove to a hotel to confront a teacher who was allegedly in bed with a pupil after a school prom. David Nicholls, former head of Gleniffer High School in Paisley, Renfrewshire, told the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) he journeyed to a Premier Inn in Glasgow in a bid to … Read more

Headteacher sacked for affair with parent and putting her children 'at risk'

3 February 2022 by Sarah Jones

A primary school principal has been sacked after being caught having a secret affair with a parent, a labor court has heard. Married Gareth Hughes admitted to starting an “emotional” relationship with the students’ mother and keeping it a secret from his wife. A hearing was told that Mr Hughes – who is responsible for … Read more