A 49-YEAR-OLD maths teacher has appeared at West London Magistrates Court charged with possessing and making indecent images of children.

Michael Jervis, who worked at St Thomas More Catholic School, in Footscray Road, Eltham, did not return to the school in September after the summer term.

He has since been suspended after being charged with five counts of being in possession and making indecent images of children.

Jervis, of Felmingham Road, Anerley, was bailed to next appear at Isleworth Crown Court on January 6 next year.