The Influence of School Leadership on Teachers´ Job Performance in Public Secondary School”, A Case of the Bunda Town Council.

Sebastian, Sauda (2024) The Influence of School Leadership on Teachers´ Job Performance in Public Secondary School”, A Case of the Bunda Town Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

School leadership plays a pivotal role in cultivating a supportive environment where teachers can thrive, and students can learn. This mixed study explored how leadership styles influence teacher job performance through in-depth interviews with 28 teachers and heads of schools across six public secondary institutions in Bunda Town, Tanzania. Grounded in theories of transformational and path-goal leadership. The research examined common approaches employed and their impacts on teacher motivation, commitment and effectiveness. Key findings show the prevalent democratic style engaged staff in decision-making and fostered innovation. While most teachers felt inspired and appreciated, some voiced exclusion from planning. Additionally, continuous professional development and resolution of the conflicts enhanced workplace satisfaction. However, some schools required improved vision sharing and appreciation of efforts. The research makes a significant contribution to understanding the intricate dynamics between leadership practices and teacher productivity within this specific context. It identifies alignment between perspectives yet also divergence, signalling a need for customised support. Empowering staff autonomy through inclusion, recognition and skills-building emerged as impactful strategies. By elevating educator voices and offering locally-tailored empirical insight. The study aims to inform leadership development and efforts to enhance education quality through motivation of our dedicated teaching workforce. In prioritising the staff who guide future generations. This research highlights opportunities to strengthen school systems from the ground up. Keywords: Leadership styles, Teacher job performance, Democratic style, Conflict resolution.

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