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Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
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Jordan Emms, 38, of Barrow, was locked up for three years at Preston Crown Court on December 16 after being found guilty of sexual assault by touching and causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity following a six-day trial in November.
The offences do not relate to his employment at Thwaites School, near Millom.
A Cumberland Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm Jordan Emms was employed as Headteacher at Thwaites School. He was appointed following confirmation of successful references and relevant checks.
“The safety and wellbeing of pupils is always a priority. As soon as we were made aware of the allegations against him, immediate steps were taken to suspend him from the school.
“We can confirm that these offences do not relate to his employment at Thwaites School.”
Records online show Emms was replaced as headteacher at the school in Hallthwaites, Millom, in August 2023.
Preston Crown Court heard the offences took place in Ulverston and related to incidents involving one victim.
His Honour Judge Gioserano also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for seven years and ordered for Emms to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register.