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Parents Slam Drink-Driving Candidate for School Role
22 Sep
Summary
- Parents questioned suitability due to drink-driving convictions.
- Head teacher candidate has convictions from 2019 and 2024.
- Parents argued legality does not equal suitability for the role.
Parents of Tarland School, a school with approximately 80 pupils, have voiced significant concerns regarding a preferred candidate for the head teacher position. The vacancy arose due to the previous head teacher's retirement.
Concerns were raised after parents discovered the candidate, identified as Royle, has drink-driving convictions from 2019 and 2024. These convictions, which include an incident of leaving the scene of an accident, are publicly accessible.
In an open letter to senior council figures, parents emphasized that while pre-employment checks are standard, they believe the candidate's criminal record makes them unsuitable for a role that requires trust in caring for children's welfare and development.
