Determinants of Teachers’ Satisfaction at Secondary Level in Case of D.G Khan

Abstract

The quality of teaching, student achievement and school performance largely depends on the satisfaction of teachers. In Pakistan, teacher satisfaction is characterized by a number of personal, institutional as well as socio-economic factors, particularly in districts like Dera Ghazi Khan (D.G. Khan). This paper examines the factors that define teacher satisfaction in secondary level schools in D.G. Khan. The research is based on the available literature and theoretical insights to determine such factors as the level of salary, working conditions, administrative support, quantity of work, professional recognition, and career development opportunities. The results imply that the satisfaction of teachers cannot be attributed to one single factor; on the contrary, the level of satisfaction can be attributed to the complex interplay of motivation and organizational factors. These determinants are significant to educational policymakers in understanding and enhancing the school settings and retaining the teachers.