Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement (4 samples)
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This blog post will show you samples of “Headteacher resignation letters due to retirment.”
Writing a “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement.”
When writing a “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement,” these are some of the things that you need to keep in mind.
- The first step is to tell the governors about leaving the job and the final work date. Keep it short as the essential part of the letter is the Last Date of your work.
- Indicate the reason you are leaving your job. It would be best to be polite as you will leave a positive impression on your employer. Maintain your composure when drafting the letter.
- Finally, thank your employer for the position and the opportunities you have enjoyed during your work period.
- Ensure you proofread your letter before sending it to the governors. You can send the letter to your family and friend to check for grammatical errors.
Sample 1: “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement”
“Dear governors,
Through this letter, I am announcing my retirement from the position of a headteacher. My last day of work will be April 30th, the end date of the spring term.
I assure you that I will be working closely with my replacement during this transitionary period to ensure that the students’ learning is not negatively affected.
Being a Principal at Montebello High School this past year and half has been a great privilege, as well as an invaluable learning experience. I am grateful for the opportunity. I can be reached at my personal phone number or email address should you have any further questions.
Sincere Regards,
___________’
Sample 2: “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement”
“Dear Governors,
I write to inform you that, after ten years as a Headteacher at Pontygwaith I will be leaving at the end of this academic year.
The day has finally arrived. I didn’t think it would be so soon, but as of July 1st, 2022, I will be officially retiring. I’m sure this comes as a surprise to you as I have been quite content with my current employment situation. However, health isn’t what it once was, and I feel like it would be best if I took this opportunity to take my leave and retire.
Throughout my 20 year career, I have been very fortunate to work with some wonderful people, some brilliant teachers and some highly talented children and none more so than here at Pontygwaith. It has been a privilege to lead such an amazing school and I will miss working with such a great group of staff and children.
I have always enjoyed coming to work and there is not a day goes past when I do not get to see the talents, skills and enthusiasm of our children in some way or another. It is watching young people grow and develop, achieving their potential, realising their ambitions, becoming responsible young adults and citizens that drives every teacher and it has been a great pleasure to contribute to making this happen for so many Pontygwaith children.
Since my arrival in 2016 we have been on an exciting journey at Pontygwaith; a journey that has seen the school go from strength to strength. Staff and children have bought into our TEAM ethos and thanks to the continued support from our fantastic Governing Body and dedicated parents we are now in the top 25% of schools, in Wales. This is a fantastic achievement!
The governors are determined to ensure that we have a period of stability as we plot our way through any potential changes during these unprecedented times and I am delighted to inform you that Miss Chaffe, the Deputy Headteacher, has been appointed to lead the school for the Autumn Term. Mrs Martin will step up as the interim Deputy Headteacher and Mrs Donovan will step up as a member of the senior management team. Miss Chaffe is an experienced Deputy Head and has a long association with the school. She will be ably supported by a very strong leadership team and we can be confident that the school will have a successful future under their guidance.
Finally, I would like to thank the staff for all their hard work, parents for their continued support and the Governing Body for giving me the opportunity to lead this amazing school. I’ve always said that the children here are a major strength of the school and that’s testament to the fantastic attitude of the parents.
I look forward to hearing about how the children have progressed in the future.
Kind regards,
Mark Davies (Headteacher)”
Sample 3: “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement”
“Dear Dr. Lee,
I would like to inform you that I will be retiring effective July 1, 2022. I have truly enjoyed working for XYZ School, and I sincerely appreciate the support provided to me during my 10 years as part of the centre. The stimulation of our positive corporate culture and the opportunities for promotion and professional advancement I was given made waking up and coming to work each day a pleasure.
While I look forward to enjoying my retirement, I will miss being part of our team and the xyz school. I trust that the friendships I have developed here will last well into the future. If I can be of any assistance before my departure or afterward, then please let me know. I’d be happy to provide whatever assistance I can to provide a smooth transition to my successor.
Sincerely,
Frank Jones”
Sample 4: “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement”
“Francesca Hill
1514 Medallion Rd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90251
(555) 555-5555
Belinda Thomas
Governors
Los Angeles Unified School District
12 Parc St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
February 11th, 2017
Dear Mrs. Belinda Thomas,
This letter is meant to serve as an official notice of my retirement headteacher at Westway Elementary School. My last day of work will be June 20th, 2022. I will be taking a different position here, in Beverly Hills. I have already informed the management and fellow staff members of my decision. We will be working together to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Teaching at Westway Elementary has been a genuine pleasure and has provided me with many valuable professional relationships. If you have any questions or require more information, you can reach me by phone, or by email at: franhill@email.com.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
_________
Francesca Hill
Headteacher
Westway Elementary School”
Frequently Asked Questions: Writing a “Headteacher resignation letter due to retirement.”
How do I professionally resign immediately?
You can professionally resign immediately by writing a resignation letter explaining the reason for your departure. In this resignation letter, you will need to mention your last working day and also indicate that you are willing to help during the transition process.
How do I resign for personal reasons?
You can resign for personal reasons by writing a resignation letter. Since this is your personal reason, you can choose to keep the information as brief as possible.
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Citations
https://www.pontygwaithprimary.co.uk/news/detail/letter-from-the-headteacher/
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/teacher-letter-of-resignation-example-2063524
