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Originally Posted by Unregistered
I heard there used to be a male teacher who was cleared of similar charges a few years after said incident. At that time of the news, he was no longer a teacher. What I really felt was unjust was there were no further reports on whether there was an official apology from MOE, or some form of compensation for these accusations which ruined his career.
s://.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/ex-teacher-cleared-of-indecent-acts-with-teenage-boys |
He will not be re-hired as a teacher, as such dismissal is irreversible as it is considered against public interest. So yes, if you think about it, vengeful students have the power to singlehandedly destroy a teacher's career. Just like how a person can singlehandedly destroy his manager/supervisor's career. Just accuse your superior of sexual misconduct, settled. Even if he is cleared, the story and cirumstances of the case and investigation will smear his name forever (especially in the internet age). This is how it works in Singapore.
However, there are no guidelines prohibiting him from re-entering the education service as a non-teaching officer e.g. HQ officer or academy officer.