Hi all, I'm at my wits' end. I've been put on no-pay leave because a female student has accused me of touching her breasts - which is totally false. It is now a police case. My lawyer says that I've a good chance of not being convicted, and I intend to plead innocent, because the student has several loopholes in her accusation. (I think she accused me because I was very strict towards her and clique; they are Sec 4 NT, very rebellious).

If I'm cleared of my name, should I remain in the school or apply for open posting? And if I apply for open posting, will this accusation follow me, even though I'm innocent? Or should I just quit?

Thanks for your advice!