Exclusive: ArtsEd has been taken to an employment tribunal by a former teacher who was fired after raising concerns about a “culture of fear” at the Andrew Lloyd Webber-backed drama school.
The legal battle emerged at a London Central Employment Tribunal hearing last week, in which arguments relating to Matthew Bulmer’s claim were heard by an employment judge.
ArtsEd’s culture has been called into question in recent months after Deadline reported on allegations about the conduct of principal Julie Spencer, including claims she bullied staff and students.
Spencer is currently on medical leave pending the outcome of an independent review into her conduct, which was commissioned following Deadline’s reporting. She has denied the allegations against her through an ArtsEd spokesperson.
Bulmer was appointed as the head of ArtsEd’s Day School and Sixth Form in February 2022 but was fired in August last year, resulting in his unfair dismissal claim.
The legal battle emerged at a London Central Employment Tribunal hearing last week, in which arguments relating to Matthew Bulmer’s claim were heard by an employment judge.
ArtsEd’s culture has been called into question in recent months after Deadline reported on allegations about the conduct of principal Julie Spencer, including claims she bullied staff and students.
Spencer is currently on medical leave pending the outcome of an independent review into her conduct, which was commissioned following Deadline’s reporting. She has denied the allegations against her through an ArtsEd spokesperson.
Bulmer was appointed as the head of ArtsEd’s Day School and Sixth Form in February 2022 but was fired in August last year, resulting in his unfair dismissal claim.
- 2/12/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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