We recently received this email, sent to the district from a job applicant who decided to cancel their interview at the last minute. The email explains their reasoning, and highlights a concern that parents in this district have – with 40-50% of staff not returning next year, how will the district attract qualified candidates to fill those vacancies?

The applicant’s name has been redacted for privacy; authenticity of this has been verified with school insiders.

The reply from director David Illingworth is below: