A headteacher who died will be remembered for his “extraordinarily creative” contribution to his school, governors said following his inquest.

Kevin McKellar, who taught at Hendon School, in Golders Rise, was found hanging in his Muswell Hill home on August 24.

Barnet Coroners Court 48-year-old was a recovering alcoholic and had been signed off from work in May 2014 due to manic depression, but was looking forward to getting back after doctors agreed he was improving.

He died days after learning during a meeting with governors on August 21 that “allegations” had been made against him by teachers at the school.

A statement read out by Mr McKellar’s friend, Colin Croly, said that he had received two terms' severance pay and been offered a good reference.

It also implied that Mr McKellar had lost his job - but this is disputed by the school's governors.

In a statement released today, Hendon School’s chairman of governors Andrew Mcalpine said: “Although the friend did state this in the inquest, it is not the case that Kevin was ever offered severance terms.

“The confidential minutes of the meeting, approved by Kevin and his union representative, make no reference to any such ‘offer’ or ‘deal’.

“Obviously, following Kevin’s death, the above matters could not, and should not, be pursued.

“Governors and the whole school community wish for Kevin to be remembered for his extraordinarily creative and positive contribution to the success of the school. He made the school what it is today.

“To this end a small group of governors and staff is meeting to decide upon a suitable memorial.”