Police have confirmed to OnTheWight that a man was arrested at Christ the King College on Friday 21 June.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said:
“We can confirm a 36-year-old man was arrested at Christ the King College in Carisbrooke near Newport on the Isle of Wight on Friday, June 21 on suspicion of abusing a position of trust.
“He was questioned at Newport Police Station by detectives and bailed until September 2013 pending further inquiries.
“We’d like to thank the school’s management for their assistance with our enquiries so far.”
The College had no further comment to add at this time.
Update: Date of arrest changed from 11 July to 21 June.