Effective Leadership, Work Environment and Work Culture as Main Factors of Job Satisfaction among Elementary School Teachers

Rudy Widyanarko; Ngurah Ayu Nyoman Murniati; Dyah Nugrahani

doi:10.51276/edu.v6i3.1348

Authors

Rudy Widyanarko Universitas PGRI Semarang
Ngurah Ayu Nyoman Murniati Universitas PGRI Semarang
Dyah Nugrahani Universitas PGRI Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v6i3.1348

Keywords:

Effective Leadership , Job Satisfaction, Work Culture, Work Environment

Abstract

This study addresses the problem of low teacher job satisfaction in public elementary schools in Boja District, Kendal Regency, which is believed to be influenced by ineffective leadership, unsupportive work environments, and fragmented school cultures. The objective of this research is to analyse the influence of effective school principal leadership, work environment, and work culture on teacher job satisfaction. Using a quantitative approach with an explanatory design, the study involved 199 teachers selected through a proportionate stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed through multiple linear regression. The findings revealed that both principal leadership (β = 0.128, p = 0.008) and work environment (β = 0.122, p = 0.009) significantly affect teacher job satisfaction. In contrast, work culture (β = 0.003, p = 0.094) does not show a statistically significant influence. The adjusted R² value of 0.594 indicates that the three variables explain 59.4% of the variation in job satisfaction. The study highlights the need to enhance leadership quality and work environments to improve teacher satisfaction and effectiveness. Although school culture shows potential, it must be translated into tangible practices and professional recognition to have a meaningful impact.

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Author Biographies

Rudy Widyanarko, Universitas PGRI Semarang

was born in Kendal, 16 January 1989. Student of Mater of Educational Management at Universitas Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia Semarang (UPGRIS). Study S1 Civics Education (UPGRIS) at Semarang, and now still teaching at SDN 1 Blimbing Boja District, Kendal Regency.

Ngurah Ayu Nyoman Murniati, Universitas PGRI Semarang

is a lecturer and researcher at the Postgraduate Program of Universitas PGRI Semarang (UPGRIS), Indonesia. Her expertise is in Educational Management. Address: Univesitas PGRI Semarang, Jl. Sidodadi Timur N0. 24 – Dr. Cipto, Postal Code 50124, Semarang, Indonesia.

Dyah Nugrahani, Universitas PGRI Semarang

is currently a faculty member at Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang. She also a Postgraduate lecturer in Educational Management Program of UPGRIS. English Education Department, Faculty of Language and Arts Education. Address: Univesitas PGRI Semarang, Jl. Sidodadi Timur N0. 24 – Dr. Cipto, Postal Code 50124, Semarang, Indonesia.

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