A teacher at a high school in Sydney’s north-west has been charged with child-related offences.

The 26-year-old worked at Plumpton High School and is accused of sexually touching a person over 16 and under 17 in special care.

Police said child abuse detectives launched an investigation following reports of alleged misconduct by a teacher at a high school in the city’s north-west earlier this month.

“On Thursday 14 November 2024, officers charged a 26-year-old man with three counts of sexually touch a person over 16 and under 17 under special care,” police said.

He was given conditional bail and will appear before Mount Druitt Local Court on December 16.

In an email to parents today, Plumpton High School principal Tim Lloyd said a teacher had been charged with “child-related offences”.

“Pending the outcome of those charges, that person has been assigned to a non-school work location by the NSW Department of Education,” the email reads.

“With this matter now before the courts, the school is unable to comment on anything that may be associated with it.

Lloyd said the school acted on the matter “as soon as it was brought to its attention”.

“The school followed all related departmental policies and procedures, including support for students,” he said.

A spokesperson for the Department of Education confirmed the man would not be allowed to work on school grounds while any police or criminal matter was ongoing.

“The department does not tolerate employees engaging in misconduct, especially towards students,” it said in a statement.

“The matter has been referred to the department’s Professional and Ethical Standards Directorate.

“PES trained child protection investigators will work closely with NSW Police to ensure the safety and welfare of students.”