By Danielle Kutchel
A Cranbourne school teacher has been suspended from teaching following allegations of child sex offences.
Mt Evelyn man Brian Wallwork, 47, was stood down from his position at St Peter’s College in Cranbourne after being charged with 17 offences including sexual penetration of a child under 16.
Maria Kirkwood, director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, said the charges were not related to Wallwork’s time at St Peter’s College.
“The allegations that led to the suspension do not relate to the staff member’s time at St Peter’s College,” she said in a statement.
“Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd made reports to the appropriate authorities immediately upon receiving details of this matter.
“Our highest priority remains the health, safety and wellbeing of our students.
“Support has been offered to students and staff at the College.”
The Victorian Institute of Teaching register shows that Wallwork’s teaching registration was suspended on an interim basis on April 23.
A spokesperson for the institute said the organisation was “unable to comment on individual teacher registration disciplinary matters beyond what is currently available on our website.”
Wallwork will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for a committal mention on Friday 4 June.
