Onlyfans Scandal: Ex-Teacher Faces Tax Penalty In Public Showdown

The Rise and Fall of a Teacher-Turned-OnlyFans Creator

Kirsty Buchan, once a respected physics teacher in Coatbridge, is now at the center of a media storm. After resigning from Bannerman High School in 2022 when students discovered her explicit OnlyFans profile, the 34-year-old is facing a £25,189.28 fine from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The fine comes after Buchan failed to pay nearly £39,000 in taxes from April 2022 to April 2023, as reported by multiple news outlets.

The controversy around Buchan's OnlyFans venture sparked heated debates about the intersection of personal freedom, privacy, and professional standards. She adopted the alias "Jessica Jackrabbit" on the platform, branding herself as a "good teacher gone bad". Notably, she revealed to The Scottish Sun that the decision to join OnlyFans was financially driven, as her teaching salary wasn't enough to support her family. "My salary wasn’t enough for me and my family to live on," she explained. Remarkably, Buchan claims she could earn up to £60,000 a month on OnlyFans, a stark contrast to her teaching pay.

“I knew the risks involved, but I’m a mum at the end of the day,” Buchan stated on Good Morning Britain. “My son comes first. Paying my bills comes first.”

From Classroom to Controversy

Buchan's side hustle quickly spiraled into a public scandal. After pupils at Bannerman High accessed her OnlyFans, the news spread swiftly, resulting in her being struck off the teaching register by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in June 2025. The GTCS cited the inability to separate her professional and personal lives, saying it "lacked integrity". Despite public backlash, Buchan insists on her dedication to teaching, claiming she had the support of colleagues and students even after leaving.

The resulting fallout extended beyond her teaching career. HMRC listed her as one of 160 entities who "deliberately defaulted" on taxes over £25,000. The agency accused her of evading £38,902.37 in taxes over a single year. Buchan disputes the charges, promising to settle once the discrepancies are resolved. Nevertheless, her name remains on HMRC's list of deliberate defaulters, intended to deter tax evasion.

Public Reaction and Personal Resolve

Buchan's case highlights broader societal issues, with many arguing her OnlyFans work reflects the financial pressures faced by educators. Some see her as a symbol of the "gig economy", where professionals seek supplementary income amid rising living costs. Critics, however, emphasize the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, especially in roles like teaching.

Claims that her OnlyFans content was leaked to students have intensified discussions about privacy rights in the digital age. Despite these challenges, Buchan remains resolute. She told BBC Scotland, “I am not avoiding paying the tax bill but I am in the process of disputing the penalty charges and the final amount owed. Once that is all sorted I will be clearing any tax owed.” Her story continues to capture public attention, embodying the complexities of life in the digital era.