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Lanarkshire teacher head-butted boss in angry outburst but gets to stay in classroom

Russ Johnston attacked his colleague at Chryston High School and convicted at Airdrie Sheriff Court. He has now received conditions and a reprimand by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Glasgow Live · Apr 19, 2023

Ayrshire teacher who failed drugs test for cannabis is branded 'dishonest' by standards regulator

Cameron McKie was deemed “dishonest” by the General Teaching Council for Scotland after he “repeatedly advised” them the results were clear - when in fact they were not.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

Lanarkshire teacher caught lying in job application after boss asked for reference

The General Teaching Council for Scotland reprimanded science teacher Jillian Hamilton-Cooper after she fibbed about holding promoted posts at Calderhead High in Shotts when she applied for a new job.

Glasgow Live · Dec 19, 2022

Religious education teacher is reprimanded over vile antisemitic posts on social media

Edward Sutherland used the alias ‘Stevie Harrison’ and shared one message which read “f**k Israel” on Facebook.

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

Teacher accused of dragging 'terrified' primary two pupil across classroom floor by her leg

Rachel Wadsworth is being investigated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland amid claims she manhandled the little girl with special needs and mental age of a toddler at a Lanarkshire school.

Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2022

Teacher accused of dragging 'terrified' primary one pupil across classroom floor by her leg

Rachel Wadsworth is being investigated by the General Teaching Council for Scotland amid claims she manhandled the little girl with special needs and mental age of a toddler at a Lanarkshire school.

Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2022

Scots teacher struck off after she allegedly 'slept with pupil' at prom

The General Teaching Council for Scotland decided to remove Melissa Tweedie from the register today following an investigation over her behaviour.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022

Maths teacher at centre of pupil sex claim 'wants to be better man' as details of first kiss emerge

Former colleague and mentor told a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Scotland that Ross Spittal from Renfrewshire is is "an exceptional teacher" and should be given a second chance.

Glasgow Live · Feb 8, 2022

Teacher accused of Glasgow prom night sex with pupil named as details of 'drunken' night emerge

Giving evidence at a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Scotland today, the student involved admitted having sex with Melissa Tweedie at the Premier Inn, Glasgow.

Glasgow Live · Feb 7, 2022

Teacher accused of having sex with pupil at Glasgow hotel after getting drunk at school prom

It's claimed the female PE teacher was caught in bed with the teenager after downing shots and partying with students at SWG3, now she faces being struck off at a hearing of the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Glasgow Live · Feb 1, 2022