A teacher has been charged over the alleged sexual touching of a student at a Port Stephens high school.
Last month, it was reported a 14-year-old girl had been sexually touched by a male teacher during class in April this year.
Following extensive investigations, detectives arrested a 50-year-old man at a Newcastle home around 2pm on Thursday.
He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with intentionally sexually touch child under 16 years.
He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Friday.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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