Schools fire six teachers for misconduct

Schools have fired at least six teachers for misconduct under new disciplinary procedures.

It is unclear, however, if more have been sacked or sanctioned over the past three years, as the Department of Education only plays a role if teachers appeal disciplinary action.

The six cases known to the department were referred to a disciplinary appeal panel, and the outcome of one appeal is pending. One teacher successfully appealed against dismissal, one had a different disciplinary action recommended, and three appeals failed.