Sleepandsweetdreams's journey

I've been working at a private nursery in the UK for about 4 months now, with a total probation period of 6 months. Overall, I'm enjoying my job, but there are two major downsides: my manager, who I don't get along with, and the low pay, which doesn't reflect my experience and qualifications. As a Level 3 Early Years practitioner, I'm currently earning £10.81 per hour, which is just minimum wage for my age. Recently, I applied for an agency job on a whim, and to my surprise, I received a callback within 5 minutes. The phone interview went really well, and they offered a pay rate of £14-£15 per hour, with potential for increases and plenty of work available in my area. I'm weighing the pros and cons of this opportunity: 1. The higher pay is definitely appealing. 2. My current job is only a 3-minute walk from home, while the agency work would require public transport and travel. 3. I genuinely love the children I work with and have a great rapport with my coworkers. 4. The agency position would be a 0-hour contract, meaning no guaranteed work each week. 5. While the agency offers flexibility, I've never worked in that kind of role before. I'm looking for advice on how to approach my current job about this new offer. I work 18 hours a week at the nursery, and the agency said I could try working with them for two days to see how it goes before making a decision. The main things keeping me at the nursery are the convenience, the children, and my coworkers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!