The Effect of Servant Leadership Behaviors of School Principals on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction

Abstract

In this study, the effect of servant leadership behaviors of school principals on teachers’ job satisfaction was examined according to teacher opinions. A total of 434 teachers working in public schools in 12 provinces in different regions of Turkey participated in the research. In this study, casual-comparative and correlational survey models were used. Data were collected by using the “Servant Leadership Scale” and “Job Satisfaction Scale”. Descriptive and probative statistical techniques were used to analyze the data. As a result, it was determined that school principals’ servant leadership behaviors and teachers’ job satisfaction were high. It was also determined that the job satisfaction of teachers with a seniority of 21 years and above was higher than that of teachers with a seniority of 11-15 years. It was revealed that male teachers’ servant leadership perceptions were higher than female teachers. In addition, the results showed that there was a positive and moderate relationship between servant leadership and job satisfaction. The study also concluded that servant leadership was a significant predictor of teacher job satisfaction. Suggestions were made for practitioners and other researchers considering the results and limitations of the research.