EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TEACHERS' JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAGADI DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background There has been a growing recognition of the importance of transformational leadership in education, where head teachers inspire and motivate teachers to achieve high levels of performance. The study aims to examine the relationship between transformative leadership styles and teachers' job satisfaction in selected public secondary schools.  Methodology A descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional survey design was undertaken with a mixed approach with both quantitative and qualitative data in 8 secondary schools within Kagadi district. Means and standard deviations were also used to analyze data collected on the dependent variable and the dependent variable using the Likert 5-point scale of the responses. The target population comprised 146 participants which included 08 head teachers and 138 secondary school teachers.  Results 24% of the respondents were female while 76% were male. 32%of the respondents had a diploma education level, 62% had a degree and 6% had a master’s degree. The correlation between transformative leadership style and teacher's job satisfaction in Selected public secondary schools in Kagadi District was (r=0.534, sig= 0.011) indicating a moderate positive correlation between Transformative Leadership Styles and Teacher's Job Satisfaction. The coefficient for transformative leadership style (B = 4.379) is statistically significant (p = 0.002), indicating that teachers' job satisfaction increases by 4.379 units for every one-unit increase in transformative leadership.  Conclusions The moderate positive correlation between transformative leadership style and teachers' job satisfaction suggests that implementing transformative leadership practices in schools can lead to increased job satisfaction among teachers and are characterized by vision, inspiration, and empowerment, are likely to create a positive work environment that fosters satisfaction and fulfillment among teachers.  Recommendations The Ministry of Education and Sports should offer training opportunities for head teachers to enhance their transformative leadership skills further.