How do you write a letter of resignation?

[Sabine]

I''m a teacher, and I''ve already informed our building principals and our superintendent that this will be my last year because my husband is in the Navy and we will be moving to Portsmouth, Va this summer. The principal told me that to make it official, I need to submit a letter of resignation. I asked what exactly it needed to entail, and he said it was really informal, just a letter informing what I had just told them.

I''m struggling a bit on a few things:
1. Who do I address this letter to, and how exactly do I address it? I''m guessing it should just be to the head principal, but how do I word the greeting? Dear? To?

2. How do I close the letter?

3. Do you think it should have the formal letter format (my name and address at the top, etc.) if it''s just being put in his mailbox in the office?

Anything else I should remember?

I''m thinking of writing the following:

It is my intent to officially inform you that I will not be returning to teach at x school after the completion of the 2008-2009 school reason. This is due to the fact that my husband''s Naval obligation begins in July and will require us to move to Portsmouth, Va. I have sincerely enjoyed working here, and thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow as an educator.

Thanks,
Sabine

What do you think?

 

[Bia]

This might help

ResignationLetterforTeachers



They are a few sites that might help...just customize them to your needs.

Good luck!

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 1/26/2009 2:46:21 PM
Author:Sabine
I'm a teacher, and I've already informed our building principals and our superintendent that this will be my last year because my husband is in the Navy and we will be moving to Portsmouth, Va this summer. The principal told me that to make it official, I need to submit a letter of resignation. I asked what exactly it needed to entail, and he said it was really informal, just a letter informing what I had just told them.

I'm struggling a bit on a few things:
1. Who do I address this letter to, and how exactly do I address it? I'm guessing it should just be to the head principal, but how do I word the greeting? Dear? To?

2. How do I close the letter?

3. Do you think it should have the formal letter format (my name and address at the top, etc.) if it's just being put in his mailbox in the office?

Anything else I should remember?

I'm thinking of writing the following:

It is my intent to officially inform you that I will not be returning to teach at x school after the completion of the 2008-2009 school reason. This is due to the fact that my husband's Naval obligation begins in July and will require us to move to Portsmouth, Va. I have sincerely enjoyed working here, and thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow as an educator.

Thanks,
Sabine

What do you think?

Looks fine Sabine. Type it up like a formal letter.

You would address it to the person who you'd first tell in person. Sounds like the head principal is the correct party. use: "Dear Mr. Smith"

The only thing I would suggest is tidying up the 1st sentence a bit:

It is my intent to officially inform you that I will not be returning to teach at x school after the completion of the 2008-2009 school season.

This letter is to inform you officially that I will not be returning to teach at x school after the completion of the 2008-2009 school season.

Being in HR, I've received many a resignation letter. No big whup. I think yours is very well done, and the part where you describe enjoying your work there is lovely.

You may also include in your letter, a request for a letter of employment from this person (ie: recommendation letter). To make it easier for "Mr. Smith", I'd give a forwarding address and contact #.

LS

 

[Elegant]

If I were you, I would request a leave of absence. I did that. I just wanted to make sure that my move was going to be fine, and I applied for a leave of absence because I was working more than 300 miles away or whatever and they accepted it. So in March I think I need to tell them if I am staying here or going back. At least I have a back up plan and don''t have to reapply as a teacher in that didstrict, I would guaranteedly have a job somewhere.

 

[Sabine]

Thanks for the help!