It is not up to the employer to “accept” an employee’s resignation, or otherwise- it is up to the individual to resign and inform the employer that this is the case. However, a resignation should be acknowledged by the employer and a letter confirming arrangements should be sent to the employee.
When accepting a resignation, schools should have regard to the Burgundy book which specifies what notice periods a school is entitled to receive from a teacher.
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