Perverted biology teacher sent grossly offensive texts to girl, 16, then tried to hide his face behind a young … – Mirror.co.uk

A teacher has been sacked after sending inappropriate texts to a schoolgirl.

Perverted Colin James Bell, 42, a biology teacher, was struck off after being convicted of sending grossly offensive messages to the 16-year-old detailing his sexual desires towards her in 2015.

He was given a 12-month supervision order and made to sign the sex offenders register at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on August 8 last year.

The former high school teacher and married dad-of-two has now been struck off by education watchdogs after admitting the allegations against him.

When the Daily Record tried to speak to him about his conviction yesterday, Bell placed a child on his shoulders and pulled a hood around his head.

And when approached for comment at his home in Tayport, Fife, Bell said: No. Go away. Youre ruining peoples lives. Were all human, we all make mistakes. Theres no need to make it worse. We were able to photograph him later.

The charge against Bell stated that he sent grossly offensive messages that were of an indecent, obscene or menacing character to the girl on December 29, 2015.

The texts repeatedly made reference to your sexual desires towards her, the charge went on.

A statement by the General Teaching Council for Scotland on behalf of Bell stated that he had waived his right to a full hearing and admitted the allegation in full.

His name has been removed from the teaching register and he cannot re-apply to rejoin for two years.

A panel will decide whether Bell is allowed back in the classroom if he choses to re-apply.

The pervert has also been made the subject of a referral under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act so that Scottish Government Ministers can consider whether to ban him from working with children for life.

Derek Brown, head of education and childrens services for Fife Council, said: We dont discuss the individual circumstances of any current or former employees.

Pupil safety is really important to us and we always take immediate action to protect young people as appropriate.

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