POLICE have launched an investigation after a teacher was allegedly caught watching porn at a Scottish school.
The alleged incident is said to have happened at Hawick High School in the Scottish Borders this week.
The alleged incident is said to have happened during classtime at Hawick High School[/caption]
The alarm was raised on Wednesday with police receiving reports of a male teacher viewing X-rated images inside the school.
It is alleged that the teacher was seen looking at the explicit content while preparing materials for a class.
Scottish Borders Council said that it was aware of the complaints.
However, the local authority declined to comment on the situation or individual staffing matters.
They added that it would take appropriate action in accordance with its policies and procedures if necessary.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, 26 March, 2025, we received a report of concern regarding the viewing of images by a man in the Hawick area.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
A spokesperson for Scottish Borders Council said: “We have been made aware of concerns regarding a member of staff at Hawick High School in relation to the preparation of classroom materials for a computing studies class.
“We are unable to comment on individual staffing matters.
“Any appropriate action will be taken in accordance with HR Policy and Procedures.”
It comes after another teacher in a private school in Aberdeen was suspended over claims about an online video.
The teacher at Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen was suspended last month as cops probed an alleged online communications offence.
School bosses became aware of reports of alleged social media footage and suspended the teacher.
A video is alleged to have been filmed outside school hours and in a city park, reports the Press and Journal.
Cops say their investigation is continuing and the teacher has not been charged.
However, four teenage boys have been arrested and charged with assault and extortion over the alleged video.
Three boys, all aged 15, and one aged 16 will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal over the alleged incident.
