Hi everyone,
I would appreciate it if you could help me please. (It is possible that I'm over-thinking this, but it would be extremely useful to have some reassurance and advice please!) :)
I'm a trainee teacher, and have made the decision to resign from my course.
I've been told to write a resignation email addressed to three recipients (the headteacher at my school, a school staff member who I see on a regular basis and a senior staff member at my training provider) to let them know of my decision to resign.
In the interests of remaining polite and professional, would you suggest that I address the headteacher by their title and surname (Mr X) or by their first name?
If I then address the headteacher by their title and surname, would you suggest that I also address my colleague (also a teacher) by their title and surname (bearing in mind that I am more familiar with this teacher, but would like to ensure my email is professional).
With regards to the staff member at my training provider, I have always called him by his first name, and have always been encouraged to do so.
So essentially my email (addressed to 3 people) would either read: 'dear Mr X, Mr Y and Harry (training provider staff member referred to by first name)' or 'dear Tom, Dick and Harry'.
WWYD in this situation?
Thank you everyone for your help :)