Police investigate report of teacher viewing pornography at Scottish high school

Police are investigating a report of a teacher viewing sexually-explicit images at a school in the Scottish Borders.

A complaint was received by police about a man viewing images at Hawick High School on Wednesday.

Hawick High School in the Scottish Borders | Google Maps

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, we received a report of concern about the viewing of images by a man in the Hawick area. Enquiries are ongoing.”

A Scottish Borders Council statement 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.”