(1) A teacher who wishes to resign shall forward to the Secretary of the Commission, through the Permanent Secretary, a letter of resignation, duly endorsed by the principal or relevant authority where applicable, giving at least one month's notice.
(2) A teacher who resigns without giving at least one month's notice shall not be entitled to salary in respect of his or her last month of service or other benefits and may accordingly be refused payment. If salary has been paid, the sum so paid shall be considered as an unauthorised payment and may be recovered from the teacher. Where a teacher refuses to refund the amount, legal proceedings may be instituted to recover the same.
(3) Principals of schools shall give or be given 3 months notice prior to resignation or termination of services. A principal who fails to give notice as herein before provided shall not be entitled to payment of salary. If salary has been paid, the sum so paid shall be considered as an unauthorised payment and may be recovered from the principal. Where a principal refuses to refund the amount, legal proceedings may be instituted to recover the same.
(4) Except in the discretion of the Commission a notice of resignation shall not take effect until the last day of the month at the end of any school term.