The devastated husband of a female PE teacher accused of sexually abusing a male student sobbed as he waited outside his wife's court case.
Tayla Lee Brailey,30,appeared in Liverpool Local Court on Thursday,charged with sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy she taught at a high school in Sydney's southwest.
Police will allege two of the offences,sexual touching and sexual intercourse without consent,took place in West Wollongong,her home suburb,in early to mid July.
She also allegedly raped the minor on July 26 in the same suburb as the school.
As Brailey appeared in court via video link from Amber Laurel Correctional Centre,dressed in grey track pants and a hoodie,her parents sat side-by-side in court,an arm wrapped around each other's waist.
Noticeably distraught but trying to remain composed,the couple were at times overcome by emotion,breaking down in tears when Magistrate Imad Abdul-Karim noted the alleged offences carried prison sentences.
Brailey and her father also let out a gasp when it was revealed during the prosecution's attempt to impose a suppression order that the media had already widely reported the case.
Aside from occasional emotional outbursts,Brailey remained quiet throughout the hearing,resting her head on her hands and looking down at the floor.
Brailey is pictured after being released on bail
The 30-year-old became engaged to her partner in December,2021 and tied the knot in September last year.
She celebrated her hens party in Bali with friends and family,enjoying time at the popular Finns Beach Club,with several snaps shared to social media.
She also appeared on Channel Seven's quiz show The 1% Club earlier this year.
The education department confirmed the teacher had been suspended without pay and support is being provided to staff and students at the school.
The matter is next due before court on October 2.
Sydney
