A science teacher at a London school has been permanently banned after secretly recorded chats revealed him making shocking sexual comments to a pupil.

Lewd Messages Caught on Tape

Amrinder Singh Pannu, 38, head of science at St Mark’s School in south London, was taped telling the student, known as Pupil A, she had a “nice arse” and calling her “one horny girl.” In one voice note, he said, “You’re not teasing me, I know you want it.”

The pupil asked, “So when I turn 18, you’ll have sex with me, right?” and Pannu replied, “A few months then later, yeah.”

Whistleblowers Exposed the Teacher’s Creepy Behaviour

Three staff members received an anonymous email with the voice recordings. Pannu was suspended and promptly investigated. The pupil told investigators that he warned her not to tell anyone, saying “his life would be ruined.”

Pupil A started recording after friends didn’t believe her story.

Teacher Tried to Play it Down—Now Permanently Banned

During the disciplinary hearing, Pannu claimed the pupil’s behaviour was “akin to a crush or pushing boundaries.” He insisted there was no physical contact and they were separated by a desk throughout.

The Teaching Regulatory Agency panel rejected his defence and imposed a permanent teaching ban without the chance of appeal.

School Responds: Incident from 2018, Already Dealt With

Anthem Schools Trust, which runs St Mark’s, said: “The teacher was suspended and dismissed seven years ago once the incident came to light. This is a case from 2018 under previous leadership. No current students were taught by this individual.”

St Mark’s recently earned an “Outstanding” rating from Ofsted for student wellbeing and success.