THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP ROLE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS ON TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN EDO STATE

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. Some principals do not have good human relationship with their staff which affects effectiveness of teacher performance. In addition some principals do not promote the growth of teachers’ programmes. It was therefore recommended that principals should motivate their teachers and should have good human relationship with their teachers. Also, principals should show interest and positive attitude in their teachers’ welfare.