Staff turnover in private schools

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DS is at a private school. There seems to be a high level of staff turnover - maybe a quarter of the teachers that teach his year group are leaving. I am not sure if this is normal as people no longer want to have ‘jobs for life’ and need to move around to progress or if the turnover is signalling an issue. The head says it’s normal but he would of course.

Does anyone with kids at private school have a view on this? Is this level of turnover normal? Is it normal in the state sector? He is in y10 so not a good time to move him.

@AGovernmentOfLawsNotOfMen Have you checked if your school has given notice to leave the TPS?

Yes.

They haven’t.
Fees have been increasing quite a bit over the last few years to accommodate.

A relative had an interview at a big name boarder last week. 13-18yrs and would be teaching GCSE/A Level years only. Hours were Monday-Friday 8am-6pm (they did say it might be possible to occasionally leave early at 5.30pm 😆). They also ran a Saturday morning school so back in for 8am on Saturday until 12.30. Then he would be expected to run a sports club in the afternoon, which could finish anytime from 3pm-7pm depending on travel!

They also did say they have 3 day weekend exeats every 4 weeks and, of course they give, an extra 4 weeks leave over the Summer.
The pay was a bit more than a state salary but for 50+% more working hours. Perks were free onsite accommodation for him and family, and a massive discount on fees for his children (also at their feeder prep).

He declined the post but did tell me he might consider it in 10 years time, and live in, for a five year stint to give his children an elite education.
As he said, this lifestyle suits a certain person at a certain stage in their life. These schools certainly don't attract the best teachers out there as very few want this lifestyle!