Education Queensland is investigating two Australian female high school teachers who published scantily-clad photographs of themselves on Facebook.
The images show teachers Ann Kerr and Helen Casey, from Warwick State High School, posing as schoolgirls in fishnet stockings while sitting on a bathroom vanity, the Warwick Daily News reports.
Ms Kerr's Facebook page, which is no longer accessible, contained a photo album of the images called "First day of school". One of the photographs also doubled as her profile picture.
The photographs were able to be accessed by anyone who was "accepted" as a friend by either of the teachers. Former students of Warwick State High were among those on the teacher's friends' lists.
It is not known how old the women are or what subjects they teach.
Education Queensland's Greg Dickman, Regional Director for Darling Downs and South West, confirmed an investigation was underway.
"The Department of Education and Training’s Code of Conduct requires its employees to ensure that the content of their private social networking sites is appropriate," Mr Dickman said.
"This requirement takes into account the trust placed in a public servant, particularly a teacher.
"All complaints of misconduct against teachers and other departmental staff are forwarded to the Ethical Standards Unit for assessment and management.
MSN NZ attempted to contact Ms Kerr but was told she was "on professional leave and will be back tomorrow".
Ms Casey was also not able to be reached.
The EQ Code of Conduct says if teachers use social networking websites in their personal time then they must ensure any material is "appropriate and private" and that "access to specific people who are not students" is restricted.
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