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Hi everyone,
Really worried and stressed currently so bare with me please.
I work in a primary school and was called in to my headteacher today. She sat me down and said "an allegation has been made, would you like to tell me what happened yesterday afternoon". This went on for about 5 minutes with me pressing for what the allegation was. "I've been told that I should be careful what I say as there was an allegation against you beforehand that was false".
The background of the previous accusation was that the headteacher said she smelt marijuana on me. She told a deputy head and didn't actually come to me. I confronted her and vigorously denied, offering to take tests etc because I'd never even smoked it in my life. I stopped wearing aftershave at work due to this!
So back to this. Eventually after she'd fished for info from me and hoped I'd crumble and admit something, she told me I'd been seen coming out of a cupboard with a female colleague in a classroom. Now I had been in the same class as my colleague and she had helped me find a book i was looking for. I've previously been in art cupboards with other members of staff, science cupboards etc it's pretty normal. She asked me if myself and the colleague have a relationship going on (I'm married, the lady is in a long term relationship), I informed her that no we weren't. She said she doesn't care what we do outside etc etc. She then said she'd investigate and speak to HR. She appeared apprehensive because she'd made a false allegation before.
My female colleague was taken for a chat with the deputy head who also refused to say what the allegation was for 5 mins, trying to fish. She was asked to write down what happened and sign it, I was not asked to do this. I told my colleague to inform unison, which she has done. I'm with GMB but couldn't get through to anyone. I took it upon myself to sign a statement and give to the headteacher, reiterating what I'd said and saying I was worried with it being a second allegation and that I'd fight it vigoruously. I informed her id be sending this to GMB Monday.
I would just like to know what's likely to happen. This has ruined my weekend and left me scared of a stitch up. What are the likely next steps they'll take and what can I do to fight it.
Appreciate so much any help.
Really worried and stressed currently so bare with me please.
I work in a primary school and was called in to my headteacher today. She sat me down and said "an allegation has been made, would you like to tell me what happened yesterday afternoon". This went on for about 5 minutes with me pressing for what the allegation was. "I've been told that I should be careful what I say as there was an allegation against you beforehand that was false".
The background of the previous accusation was that the headteacher said she smelt marijuana on me. She told a deputy head and didn't actually come to me. I confronted her and vigorously denied, offering to take tests etc because I'd never even smoked it in my life. I stopped wearing aftershave at work due to this!
So back to this. Eventually after she'd fished for info from me and hoped I'd crumble and admit something, she told me I'd been seen coming out of a cupboard with a female colleague in a classroom. Now I had been in the same class as my colleague and she had helped me find a book i was looking for. I've previously been in art cupboards with other members of staff, science cupboards etc it's pretty normal. She asked me if myself and the colleague have a relationship going on (I'm married, the lady is in a long term relationship), I informed her that no we weren't. She said she doesn't care what we do outside etc etc. She then said she'd investigate and speak to HR. She appeared apprehensive because she'd made a false allegation before.
My female colleague was taken for a chat with the deputy head who also refused to say what the allegation was for 5 mins, trying to fish. She was asked to write down what happened and sign it, I was not asked to do this. I told my colleague to inform unison, which she has done. I'm with GMB but couldn't get through to anyone. I took it upon myself to sign a statement and give to the headteacher, reiterating what I'd said and saying I was worried with it being a second allegation and that I'd fight it vigoruously. I informed her id be sending this to GMB Monday.
I would just like to know what's likely to happen. This has ruined my weekend and left me scared of a stitch up. What are the likely next steps they'll take and what can I do to fight it.
Appreciate so much any help.
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