A Framework of Teacher Satisfaction in UAE Primary Schools

Abstract

Schools face a lot of challenges related to the teaching staff. School principals who possess the traits of transformational leadership can change the behavior of teachers and inspire them to be productive and highly motivated in their work. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop a framework linking transformational leadership with teacher motivation and teacher satisfaction in Abu Dhabi primary schools. To validate this framework, quantitative methods based on SEM for conducting data analysis. Self-administrated questionnaire is data instrument. The data collection has been conducted on a sample of 450 teachers. Simple random sampling technique has been applied in the survey procedure. The findings reveal that modeling transformational leadership with teacher satisfaction through the mediating influence of teacher motivation is theoretically developed and empirically validated according to the result of fit-indices, specifically RMSEA = 0.042, CFI = 0.942, and TLI = 0.938. This result indicates that adopting transformational leadership style in schools provide clear vision of the teachers which influence them and raise their satisfaction, those teachers have the ability to foster a sense of direction and purpose among the teachers. They establish a collaborative and inclusive culture which motivate the teachers through inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, idealized influence. This not only boosts teacher morale but also promotes a sense of ownership and commitment to the school's vision and mission.