Is this bad form?

[Sukistjames]

For the last year I've been working in one school doing regular supply through an agency. The school have asked me to stay on in September, still being paid through the agency, not a contract in sight. I have agreed to this.
However, today I've been approached by a school I have links with. They've asked if I would join their staff in September. This would be contracted through the LA.
So would it be really bad of me to tell my current school I cannot work for them in September?

jelly - yes, I expect so.

If you're being paid through an agency, you will not be having your pension contributions paid. I was in this position yonks ago and approached the school, who paid off the agency and converted me to a contract.

Fuck the school you're at ( and the horse they rode in on) and go for the real thing. You owe them nothing.

Agree with others about taking the perm contract, but do not do ANYTHING until that contract is in your hands.

Contract confirmed today! Now I just have to tell the school I'm supplying at. Bit worried about that to be honest. It's very tempting to cop out and just tell my agency and let them tell school!

Congratulations!

I think you've got to be upfront and Honest with the school - they will respect you for that (and you can feel pleased you did the right thing!). School is a small world - you might end up working with the same staff again or even find they are part of the new school community as parents etc... Not worth it.

Good luck. Hopefully they will be happy for you.

Agree with MsInterpret and want to repeat Congratulations!

Thank you Lockedout and Msin.
I did speak to school myself and I had nothing to worry about! They were lovely and congratulated me.

Yay Suki! Happy it's all worked out for you.

Pleased to hear it, OP. Wishing you all the best for your new job.

Oh great!

Hope you have a good year ahead with a lovely school