Primary school teacher caught sipping ‘Brewdog Punk IPA’ during classes

Steven Ward was reported drinking beer and smelling of alcohol while teaching pupils at Southwark Primary School (Picture: Google)

A teacher has been banned indefinitely from teaching after allegedly using mints in a bid to mask his drinking habit while taking lessons.

Steven Ward was caught on two consecutive days drinking beer while taking classes at Southwark Primary School in south London.

He was also reported to have turned up to a morning meeting smelling of alcohol.

Mr Ward...