The jury sitting at Winchester Crown Court found 30-year-old Bronwen James guilty of three counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust, by a majority verdict, and not guilty on one count of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust.
The offences, which James had denied, were carried out against a 16-year-old boy who attended Bitterne Park School in Southampton when she was a PE teacher there.
At an earlier hearing in January, she admitted sexual offences against a female pupil at Bitterne Park School, who was 13 when inappropriate communications began and 14 at the time of the sexual activity.
She also admitted sexual offences against a girl at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham who was also 13 when inappropriate communications began and 14 at the time of the sexual activity.
James pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of sexual communication with a child and one of making indecent images of a child.
Detective Investigator Francesca Mason, of Wiltshire Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Team said: “Bronwen James was employed as a teacher at a number of schools.
“This was a role in which she held a position of trust. The children under her supervision had every right to look to her for support and guidance.
“However, the jury sitting at Winchester Crown Court heard how Bronwen James betrayed the trust placed in her by cynically manipulating these children.
“She encouraged them to engage in sexual activity for her own selfish gratification.
“This is someone who they had looked up to as a mentor and role model – tragically nothing could have been further from the truth, she is a sexual predator.
“The survivors of this abuse will have to live with the impact of Bronwen James’ actions which took place at a pivotal time in their emotional development.
“I would like to place on record my thanks to each of them for their bravery in reporting these offences and their forbearance in awaiting the justice they deserve.”
James was bailed to appear before court on Monday when she will be remanded in custody and a sentencing date will be set.
Information about the support that is available to victims of abuse, and how to report such offending can be found on the Wiltshire Police website.
