To not accept a private school bursary?

[CurlyTop1980]

So I've just started a new job (p/t 3 days a week) at a local private school. It's an international education. I started last Friday and was perplexed when everyone I met asked me what grade my kids were in and when I said they they're in the local primary they looked confused. Anyway, I found out yesterday that all permanent staff members are entitled to 100% bursay for up to 2 children.

Now I'm really torn. My kids are due to start Yr 7 in September. We applied for the local school. They are happy to go there and we know loads of people eith kids there already. But the private school has amazing provisions but a transient school population. Plus the bursary is only avaliable as long as I work there.

Wwyd??

Same. The perk would be worth a huge amount so, unless it’s the job from Hell, totally worth sticking with.

As PP have said, if there’s a Yr9 entry (which there surely will be) I’d leave it til then if you’re still working there. You’ll have been working there for over 2 years and will know the school, if your DC aren’t doing so well at state, it’s an excellent backup especially if the private school is up to age 18 and you’re eligible for 5 years funding.