When a school teacher needs a leave, he/she should get permission from the principal. The best way to write a leave application is to keep it short, formal, and professional without grammatical and spelling mistakes.
If you are taking a planned leave for any vacation or family functions it is better to intimate before the leave date. For other reasons, like urgent work and illness, you can request leave on the morning of the date.
Hence there is no specified format for applying for leave for school teachers in India, you can use any format that fulfills your request. Below are a few leave application formats that teachers can use to apply for leave.
1. Simple Leave Application by Teacher to Principal
To
The Principal,
School Name,
City.
Sub: One day leave application.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am requesting one day’s leave on [Date] due to important personal work that requires my immediate attention. I arranged for teacher [Substitute teacher’s name] to take classes in my absence.
So kindly approve my leave request.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Teacher Name,
Class & Section.
Ex: I am writing to request one day’s leave on 25/02/2024 due to important personal work that requires my immediate attention. I arranged for teacher Lakshmi to take classes in my absence.
2. Teacher Leave Application to Principal for Urgent Work
To
The Principal,
School Name,
City.
Sub: Leve application for urgent work.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request Two days of leave i.e. [Date 1] & [Date 2] for urgent work. I will make suitable arrangements to ensure that there is no disturbance in the class for these Two days.
Therefore please approve my leave request.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
3. Teacher Leave Application to Principal for Fever
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave application for fever.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request a leave of absence for Two days from [Date] to [Date] as I have been suffering from a fever. As per medical advice, a minimum of 2 days rest is required. Please can you arrange another substitute teacher in my place? It would be a great help for me and my students. I take care of any missed work after I return.
So I kindly request you to grant me leave.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
4. One Day Sick Leave Application to Principal by Teacher
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: One day leave application.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing this to request one day’s leave i.e. on [Date], because of my health issue. I have been suffering from cold and cough. A day of rest would heal a lot, then I could resume my classes.
So please grant me leave for one day.
Thanking you.
Regards,
[Teacher Name],
[Class & Section].
5. Teacher Leave Application to Principal for Family Function
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave application for a family function.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing this for a leave of absence for 3 days from [Date] to [Date], due to a family function I must attend. It is an important event in my family so I am unable to attend school during this period.
I have already asked my colleague teacher Mr/Ms. [Substitue teacher name] to look after my class in my absence.
So please grant me leave.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
Ex: I am writing this for a leave of absence for 3 days starting from 25/02/2024 to 27/02/2024, due to a family function that I must attend. It is an important event in my family, so I am unable to attend school during this period.
I have already asked my colleague teacher Mr.Prasad to look after my classes in my absence.
So please grant me leave.
6. Casual Leave Application by School Teacher to Principal
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Casual leave application.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing this to request a casual leave on [Date] due to [reason]. I gave the assignments and instructions to the students. Teacher Mr./Mr. [Subsctitute teacher name] take care of my classes in my absence.
So kindly accept my casual leave application.
Thanking you.
Regards,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
7. Sick Leave Application by Teacher to Principal
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Sick leave application.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am unwell and unable to take classes for students. I am suffering from a high fever, so plase grant me leave for 2 days from [Date] to [Date]. I will start the classes as soon as the leave is over.
Thanking you.
Regards,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
8. Half-Day Leave Application by Teacher to Principal
To
The Principal,
School name,
[City].
Sub: Half-day leave application.
Respected Sir/Madam,
With due respect, I am writing to request a half day’s leave from today afternoon i.e. on [Date]. I have an important personal work at my home. So kindly consider my leave request.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
[Teacher name]
[Class & Section].
9. Yesterday’s Leave Applicaiton by Teacher to Principal
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave application for [Date].
Sub:
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am sorry to inform you that I could not attend school yesterday i.e. on [Date]. Due to high fever [illness] I couldn’t inform you in advance. My classes will continue as usual from today. So please consider my absence as a leave.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
10. Teacher Leave Application to Principal for Exam
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave application for exam.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter to request a leave of absence for Five days from [Dat] to [Date] to attend my [Exam details]. This exam helps my personal and professional growth, for that, it requires my full attention and focus.
I ensure that my absence will not cause any delay in finishing the syllabus. So please grant me the leave.
Thanking you.
Regards,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
11. Teacher Leave Application to Principal for Marriage
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave applicaiton for marriage.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am happy to inform you that my marriage is scheduled on [Date]. So kindly grant me Four days of leave from [Date] to [Date]. During my leave of absence my colleague Mr/Ms. [Susbstitute teacher name] agreed to look after my classes.
Looking forward to your favorable consideration.
Thanking you.
Regards,
[Teacher Name],
[Class & Section].
12. Teacher Leave Application for Personal Work
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave application for important personal work.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Courteously, I am writing to request a one day leave of absence on [Date] for an important personal work. I made arrangements to prevent any disruption in the classroom during my leave.
So kindly grant me the leave.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
[Teacher Name],
[Class & Section].
13. Leave Application by Teacher to Principal In Hindi
माननीय मुख्याध्यापक जी,
[विद्यालय का नाम],
[शहर का नाम]।
विषय: एक दिन की छुट्टी का आवेदन
आदरणीय महोदय/महोदया,
मैं महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तिगत कार्य के कारण [तारीख] को एक दिन की छुट्टी का अनुरोध कर रहा हूं जिस पर मुझे तत्काल ध्यान देने की आवश्यकता है। मैंने अपनी अनुपस्थिति में कक्षाएं लेने के लिए शिक्षक [स्थानापन्न शिक्षक का नाम] की व्यवस्था की।
अत: कृपया मेरी छुट्टी का अनुरोध स्वीकार करें।
धन्यवाद।
सम्मान,
[शिक्षक का नाम],
[कक्षा एवं अनुभाग].
14. Teacher Leave Application to Principal for Going Out of Station
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[City].
Sub: Leave application for going out of station.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am requesting Three days of leave of absence from [Date] to [Date] to attend my relative’s wedding function. I will ensure that the students do not experience any problems due to my leave. I will take extra classes and complete the missed classes.
Therefore kindly approve my leave request.
Sincerely,
[Teacher Name],
[Class & Section].
15. 2 Days Leave Application by Teacher to Principal for Urgent Work
To
The Principal,
School Name,
[Ctiy].
Sub: 2- Days leave application for urgent work.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am requesting a Two-day leave of absence on [Date] & [Date] because of an urgent work which I need to attend immediately. Sufficient homework and assignments are given to the students for these Two days. My colleague [Substitue teacher] will take care of my classes during my leave.]
So kindly grant me the leave.
Regards,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
16. 3 Days Medical Leave Applicaiton for School Teacher to Principal
To
The Principal,
School Name,
City.
Sub: Medical leave applicaiton.
I am writing to request Three days of medical leave from [Day] to [Day]. I have been suffering from [illness reason]. Please find the attached copies of my medical reports for your review. I will coordinate with my colleague [Substitute teacher name] to provide classes to my students.
I hope you approve my leave request.
Sincerely,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
17. Teacher Leave Applicaiton Whatsapp Message to Principal
Good morning Sir/Madam,
I kindly request Two days’ leave from [Date] to [Date] due to urgent work.
My colleague Mr./Ms. [Substitute teacher name] will look after my classes.
So please grant me the leave.
Regards,
[Teacher name],
[Class & Section].
Teacher Leave Letter Should include the Following Components
- To Address: Address the letter to the principal, school name, and city.
- Subject Line: Use a simple subject line ex: “Application for leave”
- Respected Sir/Madam: Start the letter with formal salutations like Respected Sir/Madam (or) Dear Sir/Madam.
- Number of Days of Leave: Mention the number of days you need leave.
- Reason for leave: State the reason for the leave Ex: Illness, personal reason, urgent work, etc.
- Provide Dates: Specify the dates, from which date to which date you are taking leave.
- Ensure the Class is Not Disrupted: Make sure you made arrangements like arranging a substitute teacher (or) planning lessons etc.. during your absence.
- Request to Grant the Leave: Finally, make a polite request to approve your leave application.
- Teacher Details: End the letter by writing your name, class, and section details.
FAQs
A simple and short leave application with clear reasons and specified dates is the best format for applying for leave. You don’t have to use a lengthy letter to apply for leave.
I kindly request to grant Two days of leave from [Date] to [Date]. I made all the arrangements to minimize disturbance in the class during my leave.
It shows your professionalism, And in the absence of a leave letter, the salary will be deducted.
It depends on your school leave policy. Usually, you can send a leave request via email or message. On the next day, you can submit the physical leave application.
You have to explain the importance of the reason behind the leave (or) you should postpone your leave to the next best available date.
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