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Assistant Head Teacher Charged with Public Decency Offence in Newport
Adam Doughton, the assistant head teacher at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic High School in Newport, has appeared in court charged with outraging public decency. During a hearing at Newport Magistrates’ Court on October 2, Doughton admitted to performing sexual acts on another person in public. The incident occurred in Newport on August 22, 2026.
Doughton, 34, residing in Blackwood, received a 12-month conditional discharge, reduced from 18 months due to his guilty plea. He was also ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £26 victim surcharge, which must be settled by October 30.
Despite the conviction, Doughton remains registered on the Education Workforce Council (EWC) Wales register as an eligible teacher. He is still listed as one of the assistant heads and a history teacher on the St Joseph’s High School website.
A spokesperson for Newport Council stated that St Joseph’s Roman Catholic High School and Newport City Council have followed the appropriate procedures regarding the staff member. It was clarified that the incident took place outside the school premises and did not involve any other individuals from the school community, and the council indicated that no further comments would be made.
Doughton is also notable for being a co-author of a GCSE history revision guide for the WJEC, which was published on August 31, 2026. His profile indicates he has significant experience in teaching history, as well as roles in examination and curriculum support across Wales.
The Education Workforce Council and WJEC were contacted for comment regarding the matter.
