A FORMER secondary school teacher has appeared in court accused of engaging in sexual activity with a female while in a position of trust.

Ryan McInally is alleged to have committed the offence at a house in the Borders during the course of December and January.

The 29-year-old of Monikie, near Dundee, made a brief private appearance at Selkirk Sheriff Court where he made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further examination.

He was released on bail by Sheriff Peter Paterson.

When the allegations first came to light earlier this year he was suspended from his duties as a Modern Studies teacher at Earlston High.

Scottish Borders Council has confirmed he is no longer employed by them.