Title: Lincoln Based Mathematics Teacher Retains Position Despite Drink-Driving Incident
In a recent unexpected verdict, Siobhan Clarke, a mathematics teacher from Lincoln who is currently employed at the Priory Academy LSST, has been allowed to continue teaching despite her involvement in a drink-driving accident. Mrs Clarke reported to school with her car visibly damaged due to a collision. Upon enquiry, a panel at the Teaching Regulation Agency discovered that she had been almost three times over the legal alcohol limit at the time of her apprehension. Mrs Clarke’s apparent disorientation and the noticeable odour of alcohol on her person led the school’s headteacher to alert the law enforcement officers.
Regardless of these disturbing facts, the panel concluded that Mrs Clarke’s behaviour was a one-off event, with her showing regret for her actions. The accident occurred as Mrs Clarke’s vehicle hit a colleague’s car at a traffic light. After the impact, Mrs Clarke was arrested by the police as she failed to provide a second breath sample at the station. Her failure led to a 12-month ban on her driving license following a guilty plea. Although Mrs Clarke was deemed guilty of behaviour that could harm the reputation of the teaching profession, the panel decided not to impose a teaching ban, anticipating no chance of a repeat occurrence. David Oatley, the spokesperson for the secretary of state, endorsed this decision.
The Lincoln Post adapted this story from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
