Karl Johnson is a senior representative from the LEA.
In Series 7 Episode 2, Director of Education Richard Whitman sends Karl to Waterloo Road to open the school's Careers Day. There, Karl bumps into Eleanor Chaudry, who tells him that she is hoping to apply for a job at a new academy being built, and asks him to put a word in with Richard for her. Karl tells her that he's sure she'll make her mark while she's at Waterloo Road, and to "keep him posted". He is not seen again.
Behind the scenes[]
- Karl was portrayed by Daniel Brocklebank, who is best known for his role as Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street. Brocklebank would later return to Waterloo Road in Series 9 Episode 7 as Stuart Cooper, the father of Eve Boston.