Teacher banned indefinitely for accessing porn at school
William Schaper, who worked at Eltham College Junior School for over 20 years, was dismissed in January 2025.
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William Schaper, a teacher at Eltham College Junior School for more than two decades, has been banned from the profession after accessing pornography on his work computer. The ban follows his dismissal in January 2025 after an internal investigation revealed inappropriate internet use.
Investigation and Findings
Eltham teacher barred after accessing pornography at school
William Schaper stored sexual content on his work computer and admitted misconduct after initial denial.
An investigation was launched in January 2025 when the school's internet monitoring system flagged potential inappropriate material accessed by Schaper. An internet activity report confirmed that the teacher had accessed pornography multiple times during school hours and had stored sexual material in his school Outlook 365 account since 2018. When initially confronted, Schaper denied the allegations and attempted to clear his browsing history, but later admitted to accessing pornographic material that same evening. Eltham College Junior School held a disciplinary hearing a week later, leading to his dismissal.
The school referred Schaper to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in February 2025, where he admitted all charges. A professional conduct panel of the TRA concluded on 15 September that Schaper's actions were sexual, dishonest, and lacked integrity. Eltham College confirmed that while the material viewed was not child-related, it was inappropriate for a teacher, and that pupil safeguarding remains their highest priority.
Prohibition Order
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Schaper, aged 49, was not present at the virtual hearing where the prohibition order was imposed with immediate effect. This order prevents him indefinitely from teaching in any school, sixth form college, relevant youth accommodation, or children's home in England. He is permitted to apply to have the prohibition order set aside after a minimum of two years, with any potential lifting of the ban requiring a new panel to assess his insight and rehabilitation.
Questions this report answers
+Why has William Schaper been banned from teaching?
William Schaper has been banned from teaching after accessing and storing pornography on his work computer at Eltham College Junior School. A Teaching Regulation Agency panel found his conduct to be sexual, dishonest, and lacking in integrity.
+How long has William Schaper worked at Eltham College Junior School?
William Schaper had been employed as a general subjects teacher at Eltham College Junior School for more than 20 years. He was dismissed from his post in January 2025 following an internal investigation.
+Can William Schaper ever teach again?
William Schaper is banned indefinitely from teaching but can apply to have the prohibition order set aside after a minimum of two years. Any decision to lift the ban would require a new panel to assess his insight and rehabilitation.
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