A complaint about the principal’s behavior in my school
Dear
Supervisor
I am
writing to seek your help in resolving a matter that I am experiencing at work.
It is an issue of concern, which I have been unable to solve prior to bringing
to your attention. I hope in doing so we can resolve this matter promptly and
amicably.
In
December, some time before my official vacation, my principal said that he
would review my working arrangements in the New Year. I have been working all
day long preparing my classes and I have been teaching almost twelve classes a day
without any valuable break. As of late, my principal has been rather critical
of my work and he has also made derogatory comments about me to some of my
colleagues. Fact is, I have been at the school five days a week and at the
weekend I have worked from home preparing my classes. In spite of all this, I
had hoped the situation would improve in the future.
However, on
2nd of November, when I was in the teacher’s room drinking a glass
of water, my principal said that I would have to work at the school every day
of the week and at the weekend preparing my classes at the school and no more
in my own house. When I asked why, the principal simply said he needed the
staff at the school seven days a week. I said I would try, but I found it
difficult because it could be so tiresome to be at the school all the week and
the weekend too. He said if I were not able to obey that order, I should
consider other options. I asked what he meant, and he said I was free to go
elsewhere.
I am deeply
upset about this because I have been in this job for over ten years and I have
not had any grievances in the past. I have maintained my level of productivity
and I cannot understand why his attitude towards me has changed.
I would
welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter with you at a convenient time
and location. I would also request to be accompanied to the meeting by the
principal.
Yours
sincerely
Cristiano
Lima
