Assessing the effect of headteachers and teachers relationship on the performance of basic schools in the Ofoase circuit of the Akyemansa district

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the head teacher and teachers and its effects on the performance of basic school in Ofoase Circuit in the Akyemansa. The objectives of the study were to find out the nature of head teacherteacher relationship of the basic schools, identify the perceived effect of the nature of head teacher- teacher relationship on the academic performance of basic schools and to find out the challenges associated with head teacher-teacher relationship. Descriptive research design with questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The study targeted 114 teachers in public basic schools of the study area as its population. All the 114 teachers were purposively selected for the study. The study found among others that head teachers have good relationship with teachers as they involved teachers in the preparation of the school performance improvement plan (SPIP). Effects of the head teacher- teacher relationship were that it created supportive environment that promotes teachers to teach to the understanding of students to improve academic performance. Challenges associated with head teacher-teacher relationship were empowerment of staff, respect for individual view point and recognized and rewarded staff. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Ghana Education Service should put in place training workshops on effective head teacher- teachers relationship for head teachers to further improve school success.