In a surprising twist that has left the education community buzzing, 61-year-old primary school teacher Lyndi Corston has been indefinitely banned from teaching. The revelation of her double life came to light when her colleagues at a Sussex school stumbled upon her OnlyFans account, where she appeared under the intriguing moniker 'granny schoolteacher.' This account, which featured nudity and was active from January 2023 to January 2025, caught the attention of fellow staff members, sparking a heated discussion about professional boundaries.
A tribunal revealed that Corston, who worked with Engage Education/Workwell Ltd, had been creating explicit content for paywall porn sites, labeling herself as a 'granny schoolteacher.' The tribunal findings showed that her activities were not just limited to suggestive imagery but included engaging in sexual acts, which were available online. In January 2025, a formal investigation was launched after a video surfaced, showing Corston participating in explicit scenes. Although she claimed the content was meant to stay behind a paywall, its accessibility raised questions about the potential impact on her students and the school's reputation.
“While this conduct occurred outside the classroom, it inevitably intertwined with her teaching responsibilities, potentially leading to harmful exposure for students,” the tribunal panel noted.
Despite her admission of "unacceptable" behavior and recognition of its potential to discredit the teaching profession, Corston is not entirely shut out from future opportunities. The tribunal's ruling allows her to re-apply for a teaching position in two years, offering a glimmer of hope for redemption. Meanwhile, this case serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities surrounding personal freedom and professional accountability in an increasingly digital world.