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 2^nd 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