Sark’s suspended headteacher has now left the island’s school permanently.
Michelle Brady was temporarily replaced by Simon Smith earlier this year – he will now continue as interim Head of Sark School, until a permanent appointment is made.
In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, after the pupils’ school day had finished, Sark’s Education Committee confirmed that “Michelle Brady is no longer employed as the Head of Sark School”.
“The Committee is committed to fostering a robust safeguarding culture at Sark School and keeps the wellbeing of its pupils at the centre of their considerations,” it said. “The Committee will not be making any further comments on this matter and requests that the privacy of all parties is respected at this time.”
Mrs Brady was suspended in February just days after her son was sentenced to more than four years in prison for a series of child sex offences, including the sexual assault of a teenager in Guernsey.
At the time, Sark’s Education Committee declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding Mrs Brady’s suspension, saying it would not comment on individual staff members.
Express was told that an investigation was taking place and she had been relieved of her duties.
The Education Committee also confirmed that Mr Smith was taking over in the interim.
In its statement published today, Sark’s Education Committee has reiterated that it will not make any further comments on this matter.
