Long term contract

[jogr8]

While I was teaching at a school today a message was left on my phone from one of my agencies. A long term contract for the whole of the summer term has come up with a Y2 class not far from where I live. When I heard the message I was so excited, I really would like my own class for a while and the chance to start my induction.
However when I rang them to find out more details they said they were sending my cv to the school tomorow and would be in touch. I don't think the job is advertised locally as I check all the websites & newspapers on a regular basis, so I don't know if the school has just contacted the agency to find some suitable candidates. I don't want to get my hopes up as it doesn't seem that I am guaranteed to get the job.
Has anyone been offered long term work through their agency, what is the normal procedure?

[clarabelle]

I sometimes get rung up about full time positions in schools nearby. Yes, it usually means they've contacted the agency for suitable candidates to interview. However, if they offer you the job and you accept, the school has to pay a fee to the agency for finding you.

[NuttySupplier]

Haven't been in the situation... but wanted to wish you good luck!

I imagine schools have to pay the finder fee, but I bet it saves on advertising costs/admin etc!

[Footiegirl]

Good luck! Will keep my
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for you!

I did two days a week at a local school last term and was employed still by e-teach, so was classed still as the supply. It meant I didn't have to do any planning, meetings etc, but also meant I couldn't work towards finishing my final term as it was initially on a week to week basis.

So check who is going to employ you - are you still going to be employed by your agency, therefore a 'supply' teacher still, or on a term contract employed by the school? Neither should make any difference in terms of your induction though.