Job satisfaction variance among public and private school teachers: A case study

Abstract

Teacher job satisfaction is the degree to which employees like or dislike their profession; they are satisfied when they have positive attitudes and feelings towards their job. Many studies were conducted in developing and developed countries, but unfortunately, studies focusing on teacher job satisfaction in the Afghan context are very limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate job satisfaction variance among public and private school teachers in Takhar schools. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire, and statistical techniques were used to analyze the data. The finding of the study showed that almost half of the respondents were satisfied with their profession. The study found statistically significant differences in the satisfaction level of teachers by their schools, teachers in private schools were more satisfied with most of the variables than their counterparts in public ones. However, public school teachers were more satisfied with their job security than private schools. The findings of the study will help educational authorities and policymakers to improve strategies for school leadership and teachers’ job satisfaction.