Former Science Teacher Permanently Prohibited from Teaching After Sexual Offences Conviction
A former teacher from Stourbridge has been permanently banned from the profession after being convicted of sexual offences involving what he believed was a child. Nicholas Saxon, aged 29, worked as a science teacher at The Wordsley School when he was arrested by West Midlands Police in February 2024.
Serious Offences and Court Outcome
Saxon admitted to two serious charges at Wolverhampton Crown Court:
- Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child
- Attempting to incite a female child under 13 to engage in sexual activity
Despite the gravity of these crimes, Saxon avoided a prison sentence. Instead, he received a two-year community order with specific requirements:
- Rehabilitation requirements
- Alcohol treatment requirements
The court also imposed additional penalties, including a £150 costs order and a £114 victim surcharge.
Teaching Regulation Agency's Decision
The Teaching Regulation Agency panel conducted a thorough review of Saxon's case and determined that his actions warranted permanent prohibition from teaching. The panel described his offending as "extremely serious" and found that he had breached fundamental teaching standards.
In their decision, the panel stated: "Saxon's behaviour in committing the offence could affect public confidence in the teaching profession, given the influence that teachers may have on pupils, parents and others in the community."
Additional Legal Requirements
Beyond the teaching ban, Saxon faces several ongoing legal obligations:
- He must remain on the sex offenders register for five years
- He is subject to a sexual harm prevention order
- The prohibition order prevents him from teaching in any educational setting in England, including schools, sixth-form colleges, youth accommodation, and children's homes
Nature of the Offences and Lack of Remorse
Court documents reveal that Saxon's offences involved undercover police officers posing as children online. The Teaching Regulation Agency panel noted concerning aspects of Saxon's response to his conviction:
- They found no evidence of insight into his actions
- They observed no demonstration of remorse
- They concluded there was insufficient evidence to suggest he would not commit similar misconduct in the future
The panel's comprehensive assessment led to the determination that permanent prohibition was necessary to protect children and maintain public trust in the teaching profession.
