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Aware of Head Teacher and Teacher affair

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GlitterGold7 · 08/07/2025 12:06

Name changed for this. I’ve become aware that the HT of my DC’s primary school is having an affair with one of the teachers. Both are married.

Would you do anything with this information? It feels utterly morally bankrupt that the HT is abusing his position like this, and I feel so sorry for the partners involved.

OP posts:
Gloriia · 08/07/2025 19:10

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 19:06

Nope the government isn't the employer. The governing body is. They are employed by the governing body. They do not apply to the DfE for a job in Kingworth Primary.

Yep disclosing to the head, governing body and HR - not the government though? I mean if they are their employers then surely they would have to report to the DfE?

The OP has no right to report gossip and something that may or may not be happening and for something that is reported anyway. All this woman knows is that they were seen at a hotel and Jesus we all know how often parents lie about teachers online when they are pissed so frankly I would take this with a pinch of salt.

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She has every right to report concerns. Not to post on FB obviously but to report to the governing body so they can investigate.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 19:10

Didimum · 08/07/2025 19:07

No, I didn’t say those things. But feel free to direct quote.

You most certainly did when you said that they brought the school into disrepute and were acting immorally and they would cause issues within school. That is very much saying they cannot be trusted.

Didimum · 08/07/2025 19:07

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 19:02

Nope it is a reflection of what you said further up thread. I am using your words and what you implied in my comments back.

It was you who said that they couldn't be trusted and it would harm colleagues.

No, I didn’t say those things. But feel free to direct quote.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 19:06

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:57

The government is the employer, so that standards code is key to the profession.

Most school’s require relationships to be disclosed to headteacher, governing body and the HR department.

The rest is irrelevant because the subject of this thread is whether OP has rights to report the potential situation.

Nope the government isn't the employer. The governing body is. They are employed by the governing body. They do not apply to the DfE for a job in Kingworth Primary.

Yep disclosing to the head, governing body and HR - not the government though? I mean if they are their employers then surely they would have to report to the DfE?

The OP has no right to report gossip and something that may or may not be happening and for something that is reported anyway. All this woman knows is that they were seen at a hotel and Jesus we all know how often parents lie about teachers online when they are pissed so frankly I would take this with a pinch of salt.

ClareBlue · 08/07/2025 19:06

Bottleflag · 08/07/2025 12:34

I've never worked anywhere it's not allowed though. A very large number of people meet their partners at work.

The vast majority of workplaces have policies on this. Most involve reporting it to the management or HR who then decide if there needs to be separation of decision making and if there is balance of power issues.

Gloriia · 08/07/2025 19:05

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:57

The government is the employer, so that standards code is key to the profession.

Most school’s require relationships to be disclosed to headteacher, governing body and the HR department.

The rest is irrelevant because the subject of this thread is whether OP has rights to report the potential situation.

Yes and you'd think the HT would be very aware of this most basic stuff.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 19:02

Didimum · 08/07/2025 19:00

OK. This is clearly roaming into a lot of personal feelings on the teaching profession for you. I’m not saying those don’t deserve a place at the table of another discussion, but they aren’t relevant to this one.

Nope it is a reflection of what you said further up thread. I am using your words and what you implied in my comments back.

It was you who said that they couldn't be trusted and it would harm colleagues.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 19:01

Gloriia · 08/07/2025 18:55

It's hardly stalking when I recognise your name from a previous thread?
I think sometimes teachers priorities are very skewed as demonstrated on this thread.

Sexual assault and grooming is a big issue yes but teachers getting fussy over trousers and skirts is neither.

Get fussy about married Head teachers chasing junior married staff!

Ahh now I remember you. You falsely accused me and lied about me. Not morally decent yourself now are you?

I never mentioned teachers getting fussy over trousers and skirts. You said a uniform breach which is shirt not tucked in etc. Basic shit.

Teachers should prioritise getting involved with the head and their shag piece?

dannyufcfan · 08/07/2025 19:00

Wouldn't give it a second thought as it's non of my bloody business!

Didimum · 08/07/2025 19:00

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:56

And they most likely won't but they can't be trusted.

Allegations of favouritism and the rest happen anyway! Because teachers can't be trusted!

Edited

OK. This is clearly roaming into a lot of personal feelings on the teaching profession for you. I’m not saying those don’t deserve a place at the table of another discussion, but they aren’t relevant to this one.

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:57

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:53

Nope it isn't.

Shame that all relationships issues are shared in the school in the same way, then less teachers would leave.

I'm not but you said they all go by the same one apparently it is on Gov.uk. You said they had to be because the teacher was a junior so no they do not need to be aware.

Be funny when you realise some schools do not have SLT! Then what?

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The government is the employer, so that standards code is key to the profession.

Most school’s require relationships to be disclosed to headteacher, governing body and the HR department.

The rest is irrelevant because the subject of this thread is whether OP has rights to report the potential situation.

Gloriia · 08/07/2025 18:57

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:53

No, it’s because it could give rise to a conflict of interest, safeguarding concerns or allegations of favoritism. So those elements need mitigating.

Yes it's not rocket science is it.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:56

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:53

No, it’s because it could give rise to a conflict of interest, safeguarding concerns or allegations of favoritism. So those elements need mitigating.

And they most likely won't but they can't be trusted.

Allegations of favouritism and the rest happen anyway! Because teachers can't be trusted!

Gloriia · 08/07/2025 18:55

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:45

Sexualising children is a big concern as is blaming children for being sexually assaulted and groomed.

I think sexual assault and grooming is a bigger issue than two adults engaging in consensual sex. I'd be more concerned that you think sexualising children isn't a concern.

Quite the stalker eh?

Edited

It's hardly stalking when I recognise your name from a previous thread?
I think sometimes teachers priorities are very skewed as demonstrated on this thread.

Sexual assault and grooming is a big issue yes but teachers getting fussy over trousers and skirts is neither.

Get fussy about married Head teachers chasing junior married staff!

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:53

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:51

It is because teachers are not trusted as you have said they cannot be and are likely twats as teachers are.

No, it’s because it could give rise to a conflict of interest, safeguarding concerns or allegations of favoritism. So those elements need mitigating.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:53

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:49

I think this splitting hairs is irrelevant. It needs disclosing so the mitigations connected to that policy can be put in place. End of.

You also aren’t aware of the exact disclosure policy within schools. No one has dictated it’s a line manager.

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Nope it isn't.

Shame that all relationships issues are shared in the school in the same way, then less teachers would leave.

I'm not but you said they all go by the same one apparently it is on Gov.uk. You said they had to be because the teacher was a junior so no they do not need to be aware.

Be funny when you realise some schools do not have SLT! Then what?

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:51

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:48

Yes because those reasons are why relationships disclosure policies exist.

It is because teachers are not trusted as you have said they cannot be and are likely twats as teachers are.

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:49

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:48

And the leadership team are not that teacher's line manager so nope it doesn't. The teacher's employer is the governing body.

I think this splitting hairs is irrelevant. It needs disclosing so the mitigations connected to that policy can be put in place. End of.

You also aren’t aware of the exact disclosure policy within schools. No one has dictated it’s a line manager.

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:48

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:46

You were saying that they are likely to cause issues and that they are breaching conduct in the way they are acting which they are not.

Nothing about two people having an affair says they are going to be twats within the workplace about it.

Yes because those reasons are why relationships disclosure policies exist.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:48

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:47

It doesn’t only involve the head though. It involves a teacher, so that’s the disclosure to the leadership team.

And the leadership team are not that teacher's line manager so nope it doesn't. The teacher's employer is the governing body.

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:47

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:41

Who are the head's juniors. The deputy head, assistant head, key stage leads etc are all juniors to the head.

Edited

It doesn’t only involve the head though. It involves a teacher, so that’s the disclosure to the leadership team.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:46

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:45

I haven’t said anything beyond it having to be disclosed and that is goes against the government’s teachers standards policy. So those are the elements I’m discussing.

You were saying that they are likely to cause issues and that they are breaching conduct in the way they are acting which they are not.

Nothing about two people having an affair says they are going to be twats within the workplace about it.

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:45

Gloriia · 08/07/2025 18:44

There is clearly a breach.
Why is skirt length more concerning to you than the boss chasing juniors to get his end away?

Edited

Sexualising children is a big concern as is blaming children for being sexually assaulted and groomed.

I think sexual assault and grooming is a bigger issue than two adults engaging in consensual sex. I'd be more concerned that you think sexualising children isn't a concern.

Quite the stalker eh?

Didimum · 08/07/2025 18:45

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:41

Nope absolutely it is not. It is how they are treated and how you are treating them because that is also the public perception based on playground gossip and the daily fail.

I don't have an issue with disclosures. Not sure why you think I do? It isn't a disclosure I have an issue with.

I haven’t said anything beyond it having to be disclosed and that is goes against the government’s teachers standards policy. So those are the elements I’m discussing.

Gloriia · 08/07/2025 18:44

Fetaface · 08/07/2025 18:39

And yet we have a code of conduct that says there is no breach. Yet a uniform issue would be.

There is clearly a breach.
Why is skirt length more concerning to you than the boss chasing juniors to get his end away?