The role of transformational leadership in increasing the job satisfaction of primary education teachers

Abstract

The present study explores the impact of transformational leadership on the job satisfaction of primary education teachers. The research is part of an academic context in which transformational leadership has become central to studying organizational eff ectiveness and employee well-being. Through a literature review, the research nuances the various theories of transformational leadership and how they correlate with teacher job satisfaction. A questionnaire was created and applied to a group of primary education teachers from the Republic of Moldova to investigate the relationship between these two concepts. Analysing the collected information allowed the identifi cation of the leadership aspects most appreciated by the teaching staff and those that could be improved to increase job satisfaction. Also, the study offers concrete recommendations from the teachers surveyed for improving leadership practices in educational institutions. Th e research conclusions emphasize the role of transformational leadership in creating a positive and stimulating work environment for teachers, thus contributing to increasing job satisfaction and, implicitly, improving the quality of the educational process.