WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND TEACHERS’EFFECTIVENESS IN PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OREDO LGA OF EDO STATE,NIGERIA

This examined the Work- Life Balance and Teachers’ Effectiveness In Private Primary Schools In Oredo Lga Of Edo State, Nigeria, Six research questions were raised to guide this study.The population of the study consist of all eighty-six (86) teachers from the 25 private primary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size selected for this study is 80 teachers from the total population, this was selected using simple random sampling technique.The following findings of the study revealed that; Teachers who reported heavy workloads, particularly extended teaching hours and administrative duties, expressed difficulty in effectively managing their professional responsibilities. This affected their teaching quality, including lesson preparation, student engagement, and individual attention. Many teachers found it hard to balance work with personal life, leading to burnout and decreased performance. Schools that offered organizational support, such as flexible working hours, reduced administrative burden, andsufficient planning time, saw an increase in teacher effectiveness. Teachers in such environments exhibited higher job satisfaction, engagement, and a more positive approach to their roles. The following recommendations were made;Private primary schools should develop and implement formal work-life balance policies (including flexiblescheduling, manageable non-teaching duties,and clear boundaries for after-hours tasks) to enhance teachereffectiveness.School administrators should monitor and regulate teachers’ workload (teaching hours, administrative responsibilities,extra-curricular duties) to ensure that these do not encroach excessively on preparation time, rest,or personal life