Headteacher banned after breaking rules

liked and were not subject to random lesson observations.

Morale was so low by the time Mrs Simpson was dismissed from her job that seven out of 11 classes were being taught by supply teachers, the tribunal heard.

The panel found Mrs Simpson – who denied all the charges against her but did not attend the panel hearing – guilty of unacceptable professional conduct.

It said: “In the panel’s view, Mrs Simpson’s actions did constitute conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute.

“For example, she authorised school funds to be used for unnecessary first-class train travel and hotel accommodation, when some staff had limited teaching resources. “In addition, she sought to avoid compliance with the School’s Manual and other financial processes, and failed to support staff in their roles.

“Mrs Simpson’s conduct in relation to the SATs process led to some pupils’ marks being annulled. The panel viewed this as very damaging to the public perception of the teaching profession.” The panel banned Mrs Simpson from teaching indefinitely and ruled that she will not be allowed to apply for restoration of her eligibility to teach.

Mrs Simpson’s employment at the school was terminated in August 2015 following an investigation by Calderdale Council and the Standards and Testing Agency.

She has 28 days to appeal the panel’s decision.

She authorised school funds to be used for unnecessary first-class train travel and hotel accommodation