An atmosphere of 'cultural division' existed between Muslim and non-Muslim staff at a secondary school, a witness at a teacher disciplinary hearing has claimed.
A professional conduct hearing was also told that one staff member, Jahangir Akbar excluded certain other staff and went "absolutely mental" in a meeting.
The teacher denies the allegations against him, the Birmimgham Mail reports.
A witness at the hearing in Bournville, who was granted anonymity, said: "The ethos changed in the past few years - everyone was divided.
"For example in the staff room the different cultures sat separately. I am a very bubbly person and Oldknow used to be a very bubbly place to work but now I've become very nervous." [Daily Mirror] Read more
