IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION ON TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUBI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of job satisfaction on teachers’ performance in public secondary schools in Mubi North Local Government Area, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study is a survey research design in form of descriptive study in which data was collected through questionnaire administered to 45 respondents. Data collected was subjected to percentage analysis and hypotheses were tested using linear regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed coefficients of the effect of the effect of rewards on teacher performance is significant (β = 1.122, t = 3.847, p< 0.05). Also, coefficients of the effect of promotion on teacher performance is significant (β = 1.655, t = 10.223, p< 0.05). Coefficients of the effect of job security on teacher performance is significant (β = 0.510, t = 2.032, p< 0.05). Hence the study concludes that job satisfaction has significant and positive effect on teachers’ performance in public secondary schools in Mubi North Local Government Areas, Mubi, Adamawa Nigeria. The study, recommends that the school management should continue the practice of adequately rewarding teachers who consistently perform well, which includes salary increments and bonuses as part of the benefits package offered by the school management. This will not only attract talented teachers but also encourage them to stay in the organization and continue performing at high levels.