This study examines the influence of leadership role of secondary school principals on teachers’ job performance. One hundred respondents from Esan West in Edo State were used for this study. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire with twenty items. The validity and reliability of the instrument was ascertained by experts. The data was analyzed using percentages according to the research questions formulated. The results of this study revealed that most principals do not motivate their teachers to enhance their job performance.