Dear (School Board),

We, the undersigned parents of Hatfield Heath Primary School, are writing to express our serious concerns regarding the ongoing head teacher recruitment process and recent decisions made.

We are deeply troubled by the projected timeline of over four months to appoint a new head teacher. This extended period of uncertainty is not only disruptive to our children's education but also impacts the overall stability of our school community. Furthermore, we find the lack of transparent feedback regarding the rejection of all candidates both concerning and inadequate, leaving our parent community without any clear understanding of the decision-making process.

Of particular concern is the decision not to appoint our current acting head teacher, Mrs Collier. Given her extensive experience and proven dedication to our school over many years, this decision appears both puzzling and potentially detrimental to our school's future. Mrs Collier has demonstrated consistent leadership capabilities and represents a stable, known quantity for our school community during this transitional period.

We must also express our concerns about the message this decision sends to our existing and prospective teaching staff. The apparent inability for a long-serving, capable professional to progress within our school could severely impact our ability to attract and retain talented educators. This creates a troubling precedent suggesting limited opportunities for career advancement within our institution.

It is important to note that this statement reflects the overwhelming support for Mrs Collier among our parent community. The significant number of signatures attached to this letter demonstrates the strong collective desire to see her appointed as our permanent head teacher, a sentiment that we believe warrants serious consideration.

We therefore call upon the School Board to take the following immediate actions:

1. Provide a detailed explanation of the selection criteria and decision-making process within the next 14 days

2. Reconsider Mrs Collier's candidacy for the permanent head teacher position

3. Schedule an urgent meeting with parent representatives to discuss these concerns in person

4. Commit to a more transparent and expedited recruitment timeline

We expect a response to these requests by (date to be added). The parent community remains committed to working constructively with the Board to resolve this situation in the best interests of our children and the school's future.

Yours Sincerely

The parent community of Hatfield Heath Primary School