Teacher banned indefinitely for having sex in art classroom
The school was contacted by a third party on June 26, 2024, who informed school authorities that Ms Beamish had been engaging in sexual intercourse during school hours.
They were also shown screenshots of messages sent between the two teachers.
The messages were sexual in nature and had been sent during the working day.
During an investigatory meeting, Ms Beamish admitted having sex on school premises, and confirmed messages on WhatsApp showed the two organising their liaisons.
Couple of years – multiple occasions
When asked on how many occasions had this happened, she replied: 'Couple of years – multiple occasions.'
Ms Beamish also responded that the couple had engaged in sexual intercourse in the 'art room, and two art cupboards, both doors locked, downstairs door locked as well'.
She was referred to the UK's Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).
The TRA panel examining the case concluded that Ms Beamish's behaviour had been 'sexually motivated' and had fallen 'very far short of the standard of behaviour' required in the teaching profession.
It was also found that she had shown 'limited evidence of insight and/or remorse'.
The report concluded: 'For these reasons, the panel was satisfied that the conduct of Ms Beamish amounted to misconduct of a serious nature which fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession.
'Accordingly, the panel was satisfied that Ms Beamish was guilty of unacceptable professional conduct.'
She has now been banned from teaching indefinitely in any educational institution, but can apply for the prohibition order to be removed in two years.
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