Teacher suspended for throwing pen at student in anger at primary school.

In November of 2020, Osman Barkat, a 34-year-old teacher at Brentfield Primary School in Neasden, north London, was convicted of assaulting one of his students. The incident occurred during a heated altercation between Barkat and the student over the student's behavior. In a fit of rage, Barkat threw a pen at the student, while yelling, "You think you can teach better than me? Come up and teach!" This outburst was witnessed by the rest of the class.

Following the incident, Barkat was terminated from his position at the school in November of 2021. He claimed that he did not intend to hit the student with the pen, but rather was aiming for the table where the student was sitting. However, this was not the first time Barkat had displayed anger management issues. In a previous incident, he had pulled a chair from underneath a student who was rocking on it, causing the student to injure their ankle. Barkat then threw the chair to the front of the classroom. In yet another instance, he grabbed a student's jumper and shouted at them for misbehaving.

The panel also heard that Barkat had a tendency to lose his composure and act inappropriately, even towards students who were not causing any trouble. This behavior was deemed unacceptable and could have a negative impact not only on the students involved, but also on the school and the teaching profession as a whole. Despite receiving training and support, Barkat was unable to address his anger management issues.

As a result of his actions, Barkat was banned from teaching and ordered to pay a fine and compensation. This incident has caused concern among parents, but the school's headteacher, Nicola Harmer, reassured them that the school takes safeguarding concerns very seriously and has thorough procedures in place to address any issues. She also mentioned that the school conducted a thorough investigation, in collaboration with the local authority designated officer.

In conclusion, the incident involving Osman Barkat at Brentfield Primary School highlights the importance of maintaining composure and professionalism as a teacher, even in the face of challenging situations. The safety and well-being of students should always be the top priority.

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