Letter of resignation - what do I wrtoe?

[Hulababy]

Having made the decision to quit my current teaching job and do supply for a while, I have got things more sorted. I no have a nursery place confirmed for DD near home so I can hand in my notice to school, which I want to do this week - to get it over with.

But I don't really know how to go about it. Seriously, I am not sure what I write and if I put a reason, etc. Can anyone help at all with some ideas? Has to be relatively nice as may need references in the future!

[twiglett]

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[AussieSim]

How about:

Please accept this letter as my resignation effective today (insert date). I will be happy to work out my notice and therefore my final day with the school will be (insert date).

I have really appreciated the time I have spent here and the opportunities I have been provided with and wish the school's staff and pupils all the best for the future.

yours sincerely


Make sure that you have your address on it for easy reference for forwarding paperwork etc.

You don't need to give a reason in writing. If they have some decent HR practices in place they should conduct an exit interview anyway to discover what your experience was of working there and what influenced your decision to leave. If you want to be evasive about the reason then you just say 'personal reasons'. If you want to be more open, you could say that you wanted some fresh challenges outside the teaching profession but that you cannot say whether it will be a long term career move. I would think you would at least be invited for a an informal chat about your reasons for leaving. If they ask you where you are going to next and you don't want to reveal it, then you just say that you have no plans at this point in time. HTH

[nutcracker]

I didn't think employers were allowed to give you a bad reference anyway.

Good luck, hope it all goes well for you

[Coddy]

I wrote like twigs but with no reason

"thanks a lot it was great love hula"

[Coddy]

ps LOL aussie sim - no way would you get that in teaching!

[Hulababy]

Thanks all. That example looks great Twiglett. I will get it done tonight and handed in tomorrow - yeah!!!

Not sure I will be saying how much I have enjoyed working there

I am definitely expecting the deputy head - in charge of staff development/ relations/ welfare/ etc. - to come and find me about it anyway.

[Hulababy]

Okay, next question (sorry, brain not working today I think)...

... who do i address this too?

The headmaster
The governeors
The LEA
Governors c/o headmaster????

And do I CC it to anyone?

[GillW]

Maybe they can't give you a "bad" reference without due cause - but there is nothing to stop them from limiting what they will do to confirming that you did indeed work for them from date x to date y - they are under no obligation oto do more. And the lack of a "good" reference will be taken by many as significant, even if it simply a reflection of your employer's policy.

[Hulababy]

Don't worry I will keep my notice very polite, and keep my reasons vague enough. Lets face it, so many staff are leaving the school now they must be used to it. Just may be a shock that I am going as they have recently learnt that my HoD is applying for jobs and intending leaving.

[Hulababy]

Here we go, what do we think? Will it do:

Dear headmaster

I hereby give notice of my resignation, to take effective on 31st August 2004.

I believe it is now time for me to consider opportunities as a supply teacher more local to home in order to accommodate the needs of my family.

I wish the staff and pupils at The Armthorpe School all the best for the future.


Yours sincerely

[AussieSim]

Coddy - do you mean an exit interview or 'opportunities'? I guess my lack of experience in a school system is showing

[eidsvold]

hula - that is basically what I put in mine - although the reason was different and surprisingly no one came to speak to me about it. I just got a letter back from the governors wishing me the best and thanking me for my contribution to the school.

[Hulababy]

It is now in!