The Independent Education Union says a number of Launceston Church Grammar staff have contacted the union to say they are sceptical that headmaster Richard Ford can change his style and become more consultative.
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IEU assistant secretary David Brear said: "members have been contacting us all day saying they are not convinced that the headmaster can change his ways and that in any case, he's already lost the confidence of too many staff to go on".
It comes as the union waits for the board to respond to a no-confidence motion passed by staff which called for Mr Ford's dismissal.
It was the second motion of no-confidence in Mr Ford this year.
The school declined to comment about when the board would respond to dismissal call.
Mr Ford reacted saying he had listened and learned and that he would establish a consultative forum for staff.
"I am aware that I have, unintentionally, frustrated some members of our staff in past communication and consultation about change at Launceston Grammar," he told staff.
"I have listened and learned and I see a way forward that will give all staff the opportunity to have their opinion and be heard.
"I am looking to change with a new style of communication and active consultation. I will listen to, and value, all staff's opinion and feedback."
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Mr Ford told staff this week that he understood that staff felt hurt by comments made in public by me and others within the school.
"I apologise for this and understand how some comments may have been hurtful," he said.
Mr Brear said concerned parents had contacted the union and a meeting or parent representatives would be held next week.
The school has also moved to improve relations with alumni with consultation sessions labelled Listen Out Loud.
"These sessions will provide an opportunity for alumni to provide feedback and ask questions," a newsletter said.
Staff dissatisfaction with Mr Ford coincides with enterprise bargaining negotiations.
A ballot of union members conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission will decide whether union aligned staff go on strike for the first time in the 175-year history of the school.
Mr Brear revealed that union representatives sought a meeting with the board last October to discuss staff concerns.
"We reached out to try and find some solutions but they did not want to meet us," he said.
Staff felt there was a need for more transparency and less surprises.
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