Job offer or not?

[mineofuselessinformation]

For those of you in managerial roles please?
I had an interview today. I asked for references not to be taken prior to interview and was told a decision would be made this afternoon.... I had a call earlier to say that references are still being taken up, so I won't hear until the morning. What do I read into this if anything?
If you could put me out of my misery I'd appreciate it.

[mineofuselessinformation]

Hopeful bump...

[ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged]

It means they're checking your references

You'll just have to wait until morning I'm afraid.

[Lilyloo]

I would guess that your a firm candidate subject to references.

[mineofuselessinformation]

Thank you! Keep your fingers crossed for me please.

[mineofuselessinformation]

Well..... I've been letting the idea settle in my head before coming back. I've been offered a job, but not THE job IYSWIM. (It was for an outstanding teacher with a potential research project.)
The upshot is, I've been offered a temporary contract as a main-scale post with an opportunity to re-apply for September when the job will be advertised again. By then, I will know if I like the school and if the job is for me - and it will also solve the problem of me moving near to Christmas as I've sold my house and bought another in the area I want to move to (hour and a half drive away). So whilst I'm a bit disappointed, it offers me a chance to do what I want and work in what looks like a nice school. (And maybe after a shitty few years things are going my way for once!)

[ninah]

Congratulations!