Former King’s School Headmaster Subject to Second Workplace Investigation
A recent Federal Court judgement has revealed that Tony George, the former headmaster of The King’s School, was subject to a second workplace investigation prior to his termination. While an initial probe into allegations that he clipped a student’s ear found no reportable conduct under the Children’s Guardian Act, a subsequent investigation focused on comments made during a farewell speech for a staff member. This second inquiry reportedly yielded adverse findings, forming part of the school council’s basis for dismissing George. George subsequently sued the council for breach of contract and adverse action, leading to a confidential out-of-court settlement in January. The court largely dismissed the council’s attempts to suppress details of the case. Following George’s departure, the school appointed Reverend Stephen Edwards, a long-serving deputy, as its 21st headmaster. Edwards is expected to serve until 2028. The judgement highlights the legal complexities surrounding the dismissal and the school’s efforts to manage public perception through suppression orders, which were ultimately rejected by Justice Michael Wigney.
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Former King’s School Headmaster Subject to Second Workplace Investigation
A recent Federal Court judgement has revealed that Tony George, the former headmaster of The King’s School, was subject to a second workplace investigation prior to his termination. While an initial probe into allegations that he clipped a student’s ear found no reportable conduct under the Children’s Guardian Act, a subsequent investigation focused on comments made during a farewell speech for a staff member. This second inquiry reportedly yielded adverse findings, forming part of the school council’s basis for dismissing George. George subsequently sued the council for breach of contract and adverse action, leading to a confidential out-of-court settlement in January. The court largely dismissed the council’s attempts to suppress details of the case. Following George’s departure, the school appointed Reverend Stephen Edwards, a long-serving deputy, as its 21st headmaster. Edwards is expected to serve until 2028. The judgement highlights the legal complexities surrounding the dismissal and the school’s efforts to manage public perception through suppression orders, which were ultimately rejected by Justice Michael Wigney.
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