Kam Kenny-Jones
Introduction
Kam Kenny-Jones is a former teacher at Methodist Ladies’ College, an elite private girls’ school in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, who was charged in October 2026 with three counts of sexual assault of a child aged 16 or 17 under care, supervision, or authority. The 32-year-old had taught students in years 7 to 12 at the school until the end of the previous term, and his employment had already been terminated in September after the college became aware of what it called “serious concerns.” The charges relate to an alleged assault on July 2 in Mont Albert, a suburb roughly ten minutes’ drive from the school.
Background Information
Kenny-Jones taught at MLC from 2021, according to principal Julia Shea, and his social media presence described him as a geography teacher at the college since 2021, with earlier work as a tennis coach from 2013 to 2018. The school is one of Melbourne’s most prestigious girls’ colleges, charging annual fees of up to $46,410. He remained employed there until the end of last term, weeks before the charges were laid.
The Controversy or Incident That Led to Their Cancellation
Charged, not convicted. Kenny-Jones faces criminal charges that have not been tried. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
In September 2026, the college became aware of concerns about Kenny-Jones and stood him down from his duties that same day while it investigated and reported the matter to the relevant authorities, including Victoria Police. “He was immediately stood down that day from his duties while the matter was investigated and reported to the relevant authorities, including Victoria Police,” the school said in a statement. “Methodist Ladies’ College can confirm that Mr Kam Kenny-Jones’ employment was terminated after the College identified breaches of its Staff and Student Professional Boundaries Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct.” His sacking therefore preceded the criminal charges: he was fired in September, and Victoria Police laid charges the following month.
On October 2, 2026, Kenny-Jones was arrested after the execution of a warrant at his Thornbury home, according to Victoria Police and ABC News. Victoria Police said in a statement on Tuesday, October 6 that the man “has been charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child aged 16 or 17 under care, supervisor, or authority,” and that the charges relate to a sexual assault on July 2. AAP reported the charges are understood to involve one senior student at the college.
Public Reaction and Consequences
The school notified parents on Monday, October 5 by letter from principal Julia Shea, and Shea also emailed alumnae who graduated between 2020 and 2025 and others who may have known Kenny-Jones through school activities. “I am sorry to be contacting you unexpectedly with some difficult news,” Shea wrote. “In September, the College became aware of serious concerns about Mr Kenny-Jones… We took immediate action, including standing him down from his duties that day while the matter was investigated, and reporting it to the relevant authorities. His employment was subsequently terminated.” She told the alumnae she had decided not to communicate the charges directly to students because parents and carers were best placed to decide how to have that conversation with their daughters.
In a statement to 7NEWS, the college said Shea and other senior school leaders had personally contacted the parents of students who had classroom contact with Kenny-Jones to check in and offer support. “Our focus is on caring for our students and staff, ensuring support is available and protecting the privacy and wellbeing of students who may be directly affected. The welfare of our students remains our highest priority,” the statement read. The school asked families with any concerns relating to the former teacher to contact its senior child protection officer.
Current Status
Kenny-Jones has already appeared before a court and was granted bail to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on December 2, 2026. No pleas had been reported, and as a matter before the courts the college said it would not be appropriate to comment further. The allegations remain untested, and no trial date had been set at the time of the charges.
Impact on Their Career/Life
Kenny-Jones’s teaching career at one of Melbourne’s most prominent private schools ended before any charge was laid, when the college terminated his employment in September 2026 over breaches of its professional boundaries and child-safe policies. The criminal charges now carry potential prison terms if proven, and his name has been circulated to alumnae networks spanning at least six graduating classes so that former students who knew him can come forward if they wish. Whatever the court outcome, his registration-era career in Victorian education, which included earlier work at a government secondary college according to his own postings, is effectively over.