Married boarding school teacher bombards teenage schoolgirl with 'weird' late-night texts

Married boarding school teacher bombards teenage schoolgirl with 'weird' late-night textsThe teenage pupil said the messages from James Samson, 46, were "un-teacher like" and made her feel uncomfortable - a panel also heard he sent texts that included a winky faceNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter16:55, 19 Apr 2026Updated 16:55, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJames Samson(Image: Luckley House School)A married teacher at a £46,000-a-year boarding school has been banned from classrooms after he bombarded a teenage pupil with "weird" late-night messages.‌James Samson, 46, sent the texts and emails to the schoolgirl over a year after he asked for her phone number. Father-of-two Samson was head of geography and a form tutor at the posh Luckley House School in Berkshire.‌Messages he sent the teen include: "Shame I couldn’t get you back into my cupboard… To find a folder [with a winky face]." Another said: "I was just looking at you and not listening to [Person X] anyway."‌In another message, Samson said: "Hey you! You know you are more than welcome to come and chill in my room for revision whenever." Another added: "Ah that’s nice, I have to say that I always find it far more enjoyable when you’re there too! Not sure why!"Further messages seen by The Mirror include: "Just wondering if you have any more news on your UCAS stuff? And if you fancy the leisure centre tomorrow come along." The panel also heard Samson asked for the pupil's phone number and suggested it was a way for him to get in touch with her as he was having difficulties with his email.A disciplinary panel heard how Samson contacted the pupil on WhatsApp, email and texts between February 2023 and May 2024. Some of the messages were sent late at night and also on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, which broke the school rules.‌View 2 ImagesJames Samson, 46, was fired from his position at a posh boarding school(Image: Google Maps)T...