Ronald Eyre of Manchester Way, Grantham, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life at Leicester Crown Court yesterday.
He had earlier admitted five counts of indecent assault on boys under 14.
The attacks took place while Eyre was a French teacher at the former Vale of Catmose College in Oakham
The former Oakham Mayor in a text message said: "Ron was a great teacher, Shame he lost his way somewhat."
He had earlier admitted five counts of indecent assault on boys under 14.
The attacks took place while Eyre was a French teacher at the former Vale of Catmose College in Oakham
The former Oakham Mayor in a text message said: "Ron was a great teacher, Shame he lost his way somewhat."