Teaching is a regulated profession and anyone working with children is subject to enhanced DBS checks and oversight by the Teaching Regulation Authority, TRA. A fare evasion conviction, even a seemingly minor one, can have serious consequences for teachers and those in teacher training.
Does a fare evasion conviction show on an enhanced DBS check? An enhanced DBS check discloses all convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A recent fare evasion conviction would typically appear on an enhanced DBS check which is required for all school based roles.
Will my school employer be told? If you are already employed and subject to a DBS update service subscription your employer may be automatically notified of any new conviction recorded against you. Even without the update service many schools require staff to self disclose criminal convictions as a condition of employment.
What about trainee teachers and PGCE applicants? PGCE programmes and School Direct routes require enhanced DBS clearance before placement. A conviction acquired during or before a teacher training course could delay or prevent your placement and in serious cases result in removal from the programme.
Can the TRA bar me from teaching? In extreme cases involving serious dishonesty the TRA has the power to prohibit individuals from teaching. While this would be an exceptional outcome for a single fare evasion conviction the risk escalates significantly where there is a pattern of dishonest conduct or where the conviction is for the more serious Section 5(1) offence involving intent to defraud.
Protect Your Teaching Career, Instruct Samir Moftah Today. Samir Moftah at Manak Solicitors acts for teachers and trainees facing fare evasion proceedings with a clear focus on avoiding convictions that would appear on enhanced DBS checks. Early intervention can make all the difference. Contact Samir today for a free 15 minute initial discussion where he will set out exactly how he can help with your case. 01689 870769 07731 868916 litigation@manaksolicitors.co.uk
