🚨 Shocking Revelations in Bridgend School Scandal 🚨
A former mayor and school worker has been caught in a major scandal! Andrew James, who once served as mayor for Maesteg, was secretly dealing with a serious conviction while working at a primary school.
James, also a former town councillor, worked at Caerau Primary School for a decade and was facing a sexual assault charge but kept the school in the dark! Instead of coming clean, he called in sick, claiming back pain, and pocketed a full year of sick pay! 😲
He pleaded guilty to the assault, which happened back in December 2023 at The Federation bar, and was sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court. With a community order and his name on the Sex Offender Register for five years, his secret was finally out.
An Education Workforce Council (EWC) panel didn’t hold back, slamming his actions as “dishonest” and “a serious departure from professional standards.” He’s been struck off the teaching register, unable to return for nearly four years.
Despite a previously clean record and praise from his headteacher, James’ failure to inform the school and show remorse sealed his fate.
This story is a stark reminder of the standards expected from those we trust with our children’s education. Let’s keep the conversation going. What are your thoughts? 🤔📚