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Former Teacher Banned for Falsifying Qualifications and Age

2/17/2026

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Nicolas Martin, former head of sixth form at St Edwards School in Cheltenham, is banned indefinitely from teaching.
He claimed a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and misstated his birth date on applications.
An investigation found discrepancies, including a claimed birth year of 1987, and records show 1982.
Martin admitted dishonesty at a disciplinary hearing and has two years to seek a review of the ban.

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Story summary

Nicolas Martin, former head of sixth form at St Edwards School in Cheltenham, is banned indefinitely from teaching.
He claimed a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and misstated his birth date on applications.
An investigation found discrepancies, including a claimed birth year of 1987, and records show 1982.
Martin admitted dishonesty at a disciplinary hearing and has two years to seek a review of the ban.