2002 New Zealand Teachers Council Disciplinary Decisions

 

 

2006 -- 2005 -- 2004 -- 2003

 

nztc 02-01 Renewal of practising certificate - accessing and downloading pornography - pictures of women - school computer - risk of access by pupils - lack of honesty to TRB
nztc 02-02 Cancellation - touching female pupils - touching of hips, shoulders, face and bottom - crowded workshop environment - whether touching accidental
nztc 02-03 Renewal of practising certificate - convictions - careless driving causing injury - momentary - whether of good character - whether fit to be a teacher
nztc 02-04 Cancellation - misuse of school computer - downloading pornography - pictures of young girls - dishonesty in dealings with BOT - inappropriate management of school funds
Mitigation - depression - affecting teacher's actions - whether to exercise discretion to cancel
nztc 02-05 Renewal of practising certificate - misconduct - borrowing money from student - no explanation received
nztc 02-06 Cancellation - inappropriate conduct - calling pupil at home - visiting pupil at home alone - inappropriate touching - putting arm around pupil - touching pupil's breast - Position of power - vulnerable pupil - failure to arrange professional help
nztc 02-07 Cancellation - downloading pornography - pictures of young girls, boys and animals - school computer - breach of school internet use agreement
nztc 02-08 Cancellation - conviction - theft as a servant - theft from learning centre - dishonesty
nztc 02-09 Renewal of practising certificate - competency - adequacy of planning - complaints from parents
nztc 02-10 Cancellation - competency - difficulties in teaching multi-level class - personality clash with BOT Chair
nztc 02-11 Cancellation of registration - conviction - indecent assault on boy aged 12-16
nztc 02-12 Renewal of practising certificate - alteration of test results - whether of good character and fit to be a teacher
nztc 02-13 Cancellation of registration - conviction - male assaults female - whether of good character and fit to be a teacher
nztc 02-14 Cancellation - conviction - using a document with intent to defraud - stolen EFT-POS card - whether of good character
nztc 02-15 Renewal of Practising certificate - police vet - allegations of inappropriate behaviour - hugging and kissing 6-year-old children - allegations not substantiated
nztc 02-16 Renewal of practising certificate - competency - motivation of students - poor planning - poor assessment - no issues at new school - whether previous competency concerns still relevant
nztc 02-17 Renewal of practising certificate - competency - classroom management - teaching techniques - motivation of students
nztc 02-18 Renewal of practising certificate - misconduct - accessing colleagues' email
nztc 02-19 Cancellation - convictions - rape - indecent assault - girl under 12 years
nztc 02-20 Cancellation - registration effected by mistake or obtained by fraud - falsification of documents - registered under incorrect name
nztc 02-21 Renewal of practising certificate - competency - lesson planning and preparation - classroom management - assessment strategies
nztc 02-22 Cancellation - inappropriate conduct - accessing pornographic websites - school computer - downloading inappropriate start-up screen images
nztc 02-23 Cancellation - competency - teaching techniques - assessment - student management - knowledge of curriculum
nztc 02-24 Renewal of practising certificate - police vet - convictions - rape - assault - traffic convictions
nztc 02-25 Cancellation - provisional registration - inappropriate conduct - swearing in class - making inappropriate comments and gestures - student management
nztc 02-26 Cancellation - renewal of practising certificate - competency - professional boundaries - poor communication - planning and lesson preparation
nztc 02-27 Cancellation - misconduct - physical violence - verbal abuse of students
nztc 02-28 Renewal of practising certificate - inappropriate conduct - physically handling students - stress affecting teaching performance
nztc 02-29 Cancellation - conviction - cultivation of cannabis
nztc 02-30 Renewal of practising certificate - satisfactory recent teaching experience - voluntary service
nztc 02-31 Renewal of practising certificate - competency - classroom management - teaching techniques - motivation of students - professional knowledge
nztc 02-32 Renewal of practising certificate - discipline - inadequate supervision of students - unprofessional conduct
nztc 02-33 Renewal of practising certificate - inappropriate behaviour management - physical assault of students - verbal abuse of students
nztc 02-34 Renewal of practising certificate - principal - health and safety issues - failure to take due care
nztc 02-35 Renewal of practising certificate - sexual harassment - no further incidents - good testimonials