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Leicester Teacher Banned Indefinitely for Erratic Behavior

2/13/2026

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Julia Leith, teacher in Leicester, has been banned indefinitely from teaching.
In September 2017, at Leicester school open evening, witnesses described her as erratic and confused.
A panel found her behavior unprofessional and a safeguarding risk, despite her claim of a couple of sips.
In December 2018, as a supply teacher, she again appeared drunk.
The Teaching Regulation Agency noted no harm to students but significant risk and a two-year ban.

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Story summary

Julia Leith, teacher in Leicester, has been banned indefinitely from teaching.
In September 2017, at Leicester school open evening, witnesses described her as erratic and confused.
A panel found her behavior unprofessional and a safeguarding risk, despite her claim of a couple of sips.
In December 2018, as a supply teacher, she again appeared drunk.
The Teaching Regulation Agency noted no harm to students but significant risk and a two-year ban.