THE INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE ON TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

The study examined the Influence of Transformational Leadership Style on Teacher Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Four research questions were made; The population of the study consist of all the one hundred and ninety-six (196) teachers from the 14 public Junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size selected for this study is one hundred and twenty five (125) Junior Secondary School Teachers, selected randomly using simple random sampling technique. from the 14 public Junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State The findings of the study revealed that; Teachers who perceive their school leaders as transformational leaders report higher levels of job satisfaction. This suggests that inspiring and motivating leadership practices enhance teachers' morale. Transformational leaders foster an environment of trust, encouragement, and recognition, which significantly increases teachers' motivation and commitment to their roles. Schools with transformational leadership styles tend to provide better opportunities for teacher development, leading to improved job satisfaction. The following recommendations were made; Implement regular training programs to develop transformational leadership skills among headteachers and school administrators. Encourage school leaders to recognize teachers' efforts and achievements to boost morale and job satisfaction. Invest in continuous professional development opportunities tailored to teachers' needs to foster growth and satisfaction