A Nottingham school caretaker filmed teenage girls getting changed after PE lessons.
Joshua Snow, 28, of Bemrose Drive, Radcliffe-on-Trent, admitted two offences of voyeurism when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 8th January 2025.
Voyeurism is an offence under section 67 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. It has a maximum sentence of 12 months' custody and/or an unlimited fine on summary conviction; 2 years' custody on conviction on indictment.
The court heard that Snow was previously employed as the caretaker of The West Bridgford School, Loughborough Road, Nottingham, where the offences took place.
Observant students noticed that a mobile phone had been positioned in the changing room in such a way as to record girls changing. They reported their concerns to the headteacher, who reviewed CCTV footage showing Snow plant the device.
The police were notified and the 28-year-old was arrested. Subsequent analysis of the device revealed images obtained on a previous occasion.
Theo Addae, mitigating, told the court: "The images were on his mobile phone and he had not shown them to anyone else or sent them to anyone else."
Having considered the circumstances District Judge Katy Rafter, presiding, was of the view that Snow's likely sentence will exceed the powers available to the Magistrates' Court.
She sent the case to Nottingham Crown Court, where Snow will be sentenced on Thursday, 5th February 2025.
Addressing Snow, DJ Rafter said: "There are significant aggravating features in this case, the first being that this took place in a school where you were a trusted member of staff.
"There are four victims and all of them were recorded by you.
"I have read a number of character references which all speak highly of you.
"I have also read the pre-sentence report in which you claim that you were not sexually aroused by the images.
"You are obviously in complete denial."
The judge praised the bravery of the girls who came forward to report their concerns.
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