Teacher banned due to his 'unacceptable behaviour'

Several pupils were affected over a number of years

The Teaching Regulation Agency has indefinitely banned a teacher from the profession after finding him guilty of "unacceptable behaviour" with three pupils from different schools where he worked.

Daniel Usher-Clarke worked at two secondary schools in Taunton where he was found to have sent inappropriate messages and made comments of a sexual nature to multiple students.

The panel found that Mr Usher-Clarke's conduct "fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession".

Mr Usher-Clarke may appeal for the prohibition order to be removed in 2029, five years from the date of the hearing.

Under the ban, Mr Usher-Clarke is "prohibited from teaching indefinitely and cannot teach in any school, sixth form college, relevant youth accommodation or children’s home in England".

Mr Usher-Clarke taught at the Castle School and at Bishop Fox's School.