A benefits cheat conned the Department for Work and Pensions out of thousands of pounds by hiding her job at one of Scotland's leading private schools.
Jean Muir falsely obtained more than £ 7,000 in benefits she was not entitled to while she was working at £32,000 a year Dollar Academy.
Muir, 56, appeared in the dock at Alloa Sheriff Court on Thursday having previously admitted duping the benefits agency out of £7,459.57.
She admitted that between 23 May 2017 and 28 July 2019 she was claiming money she was not entitled to while working for Dollar Academy Trust.
Muir, Ravenswood, Tillicoultry, admitted knowingly making false representations to the DWP by giving details of one employer but not mentioning her work at the school.
She obtained carer's allowance as a benefit she was not entitled to and the case was deferred for reports by Sheriff Neil Bowie.
The court was told that Muir had recently undergone an operation and had been unable to meet social workers to complete a pre-sentence background report.
Sheriff Bowie told Muir she must attend appointments so reports can be prepared ahead of the next sentencing date in December.
Former pupils at the Clackmannananshire boarding school include ex-Scotland rugby captain John Barclay, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin, and Sara Mendes da Costa - the voice of the speaking clock.
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