Sample resignation letter of a teacher (7)

In this guide, we will see some Sample resignation letter of a teacher and a few tips to consider when writing your letter.

Sample resignation letter of a teacher

A sample resignation letter of a teacher is useful if you hold a teaching position, you are a school teacher, a preschool teacher, a kindergarten teacher, a math teacher, or any other job role related to education.

You may have reasons such as having a new job opportunity a promotion, being dissatisfied with a low increment in your salary, personal reasons, etc., to consider leaving your job.

However, if you don’t want to leave your current employer on bad terms it is important to write a good resignation letter.

An email can be another way of resigning but it is not recommended, if possible deliver your formal resignation letter in person.

In addition, employers expect teachers to leave (when possible) at the end of their contract or the end of the academic year, but sometimes it is not possible.

Writing your letter considering the following tips will make the difference and avoid burning any bridges.

First of all, if you already have a new job lined up to make sure to speak with your superintendent, principal, or whoever is in charge when resigning.

This will give them time to start looking for your replacement. Include the necessary information in your letter such as:

• The date you are handing in your resignation.
• Your last day of employment considering the notice period (i.e. 4 weeks, 2 weeks notice, etc.)
• If you feel comfortable, briefly include the reason why you are leaving.
• Thank your employer for the opportunity and you could also include some highlights of the skills you gained or experiences (optional).
• Include the name and address of the school.
• Your name, current job position, address, contact details in case they need to reach out to you.
• A warm closing and your signature.

Sample 1

Example from edarabia.com:

“Ms. Jessica English

Address

City, State zip code

Date

Ms. Beth Principal

Principal

ABC school

Address

City, State zip code

Dear, Ms. Principal,

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position as a 3rd grade English teacher with the ABC school. My final date of employment will be December 17, 20xx.

Teaching the third grade has given me the greatest pleasure over the past couple of years. And I highly appreciate the support and guidance I received during my tenure from colleagues and the school’s administration.

I wish you and the school the very best, moving forward. If I can be of any assistance to you during the remaining period, kindly let me know.

Sincerely, 

Signature (hard copy letter)

Your name”

Sample 2

Example from eforms.com: 

“Francesca Hill

1514 Medallion Rd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90251

(555) 555-5555

Belinda Thomas

Superintendent

Los Angeles Unified School District

12 Parc St.

Los Angeles, CA 90017

February 11th, 2017

Dear Mrs. Belinda Thomas,

I am writing this letter to officially notify you that I will be resigning from my current position as a Grade 6 Teacher at Westway Elementary School. My last day of work will be June 20th, 2017. I will be taking a different position here, in Beverly Hills.

I have already informed the principal 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

Grade 6 Teacher

Westway Elementary School”

Sample 3

Example from templatelab.net:

“Ms. Naomi Bates

423 Westminster Place

Princeton, NJ, 56001

(555) 555-5555

naomibee@email.net

Mrs. Carol Windsor

Principal

Montebello High School

233 Senator Avenue

Princeton, NJ, 56023

January 3rd, 2017

Dear Ms. Windsor,

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from the position teaching Grade 11/12 Physics Teacher. 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. My lesson plan for the rest of the year is complete, and all the necessary course materials and teaching aids are ready to be implemented. All of my student files have been updated to further prepare the incoming teacher.

Being a teacher at Montebello High School this past year and a half has been a great privilege, 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,

___________

Naomi Bates”

Sample 4

Example from templatelab.com:

“2 September 2007

Dear Sir:

RE: LETTER OF RESIGNATION

I submit this letter to inform you of my wish to be released from contractual duty as a primary school teacher at Kibugu Primary School with effect from 28th November 2007. I, therefore, give a notice period of 3 months.

The reason I am requesting this release from my contract is that I wish to pursue further studies and acquire a Master’s degree. I will be studying full-time at university.

I do understand that as this request will be tabled to the school’s board, I will be getting approval by mid-November. Until then, the existing contract remains in effect.

I remain respectively yours,

Your name”

Sample 5

Example fromtemplatelab.com:

“To,

Ms. Martha Williams

Principal

St. Ives Senior Secondary School

Nottingham

UK

22nd May 20XX

Subject: Teacher letter of resignation

Respected Ma’am,

Through this letter, I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my post of Physics teacher at St. Ives Senior Secondary School, effective from 1st June 2014. I have decided to resign from my duties because I have a better opportunity waiting for me at the University of Nottingham. I am being offered a post of a Physics Lecturer at the mentioned University and I am looking forward to honing my teaching skills by being employed there.

With this resignation letter, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for presenting me with a valuable prospect to be a part of your esteemed school. I heartily enjoyed teaching and sharing the deepest knowledge with the students and hence promoting their talents for success. I will always remember the exposure and the working atmosphere provided to the teachers and it was a lifetime experience for me.

I would like to request you to kindly finalize the documents of my resignation at your earliest convenience. I wish St. Ives Senior Secondary School all the very best for its future success.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,

Lilly Charles

Physics Teacher

St. Ives Senior Secondary School”

Sample 6

Example from tes.com:

“Date                  

Dear Mr. Smith

Resignation from post of teacher at Grungy Green School 

I wish to confirm that I am resigning from my post of teacher at Grungy Green School with effect from 1 September 2018.  My last date of employment will thus be 31 August 2019, and my last date of attendance will be (put in the date of the last day of term).

I would like to thank you and the rest of the teachers at Grungy Green School for the support that you have given me throughout my time here. I have enjoyed working as a part of this team, and appreciate the opportunities that I have had for personal and professional development. I shall ensure that my remaining time working with the students of Grungy Green School will be as successful as the earlier terms.

Yours sincerely,

ANO Teacher”

Sample 7

Example from indeed.com:

“760 Sage Drive

Gettysburg, PA 17325

Oct. 28, 2019

Dear Ms. Weaver,

I am writing to inform you that I am resigning from the post of English teacher at Bayside Elementary School. My final working day will be November 25.

My time at Bayside has been hugely enjoyable, and I really appreciate the opportunities I have been given here. I wish the faculty and students the best of luck for the future and will be happy to do whatever I can to help with a smooth transition.

Many thanks for the opportunities you have offered me.

Yours sincerely,

Beth Warrington”