Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement (DepEd)
The Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement is an official document used by Department of Education (DepEd) employees who are resuming work after an approved Leave of Absence.
This document formally informs the Schools Division Office that the employee is ready to return to service, with endorsement and recommendation from the District Supervisor.
What Is a Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement?
A Return to Duty letter is a formal communication stating that an employee is reporting back to work after completing an approved leave such as sick leave, maternity leave, or other authorized absences.
When accompanied by a 1st Endorsement, it means that the document has been reviewed at the district level and is being forwarded to the division office for final approval.
Who Uses This Document?
- Public School Teachers
- School Heads and Administrators
- Non-Teaching Personnel of DepEd
- Employees returning from medical or extended leave
When Is This Required?
- After completing a long or medical leave
- When a Medical Certificate is required
- When district endorsement is needed
- For proper updating of personnel records
Purpose of the 1st Endorsement
The 1st Endorsement serves as an official recommendation by the District Supervisor confirming that the employee’s return to duty has been reviewed and endorsed for approval by the Schools Division Superintendent.
Sample Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement
Below is a sample Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement format provided for reference only. Users may edit the details according to their official information and office requirements.
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas
DISTRICT OF TALISAY
Talisay
____________________
Date
__________________________
Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Batangas
Batangas Sports Complex
Bolbok, Batangas City
Madam:
I have the honor to inform your good office that I am going to return to duty effective _____________. I am on ____________ Leave of absence from ____________ to ____________.
Attached herewith is/are my Medical Certificate duly accomplished.
Very truly yours,
_____________________
1st Endorsement
TALISAY DISTRICT
Talisay, Batangas
Respectfully forwarded to the Schools Division Superintendent, Division of Batangas, Batangas City inviting attention to the basic communication and recommending approval.
__________________________
District Supervisor
Download Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement (Word File)
You may download the editable Microsoft Word version of the Return to Duty with 1st Endorsement form using the link below.
Note: This sample is for reference purposes only. Always follow the latest DepEd guidelines and office-specific instructions when submitting official documents.