Assessment of job satisfaction and teacher motivation among senior high school teachers in Nkoranza North District

Abstract

Job satisfaction and teacher motivation are concerned for educational leaders and managers because teachers’ job satisfaction and motivation have significant effect on both teachers and student performance. The purpose of this study was to assess the levels of job satisfaction, teacher motivation and to explore the factors that affect job satisfaction, teacher motivation and effectiveness among teachers of Nkoranza North Senior High Schools. Descriptive survey design was used. The population for the study was teachers of Busunya Senior High School and Yefriman Senior High School. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 59 from the population of 70 teachers. Structured questionnaire was used to solicit the data. The data were discussed and analyzed by using frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that the respondents were dissatisfied with their professional growth and development and present salaries. It was also found out from the study that, teacher attrition and poor academic performance in Nkoranza North Senior High Schools were as a result of low salaries received, poor condition of service and unavailability of resources. Some recommendations were raised that: government should increase teachers’ salaries, create opportunity for professional growth and development. Also, benefits and incentives should be equally distributed among public sector workers as well as provision of teaching and learning materials (TLMs).