Retirement and resignation

  • Exit interviews: template and guidance
    Exit interviews can help you find out why staff are leaving and could improve staff retention in the future. Use our template and see example policies from a school and a local authority.
  • Headteachers: exit tasks and handover checklists
    If you're leaving your role as a headteacher, use our checklists to tick off your exit tasks and ensure a smooth handover for the incoming head. You'll also find extra support if your successor is new to headship.
  • Notice periods for school staff
    Find out how much notice teachers, headteachers and support staff must give in maintained schools and academies.
  • Responding to staff resignations
    Find out what you're required to do when handling a resignation from a member of staff, and download our template letter to help you put your response in writing.
  • Staff members: exit checklists
    Download our checklists to be completed when a member of staff leaves your school. Find out what jobs need to be done by both the leaving staff member and by the school.