An Analysis of the Principal’s Role in Managing Teacher Performance at SDN 1 Gelumbang in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum

Nina Ariyani

Authors

Nina Ariyani Universitas PGRI Palembang, Indonesia Author

Keywords:

leadership head school, supervision instructional, leadership transformational, teacher performance, Independent Curriculum .

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the influence of the principal’s role as an instructional supervisor, administrative manager, motivator, and transformational leader on teacher performance at SDN 1 Gelumbang, Muara Enim. The study employed a descriptive qualitative method supported by quantitative data collected through questionnaires and interviews with 10 purposively selected teachers. The results show that all principal roles positively influence the improvement of teacher performance, with the most dominant influence originating from the transformational leadership and instructional supervision roles. The principal is proven capable of increasing professionalism, collaboration, and teacher innovation through academic supervision, reflective coaching, and the establishment of professional learning communities. The novelty of this study lies in the separate analysis of each leadership dimension as well as in the context of the post-pandemic Independent Curriculum implementation. Practically, the results of this study provide implications for principals to prioritize instructional and transformational leadership compared to administrative functions, especially in schools with limited resources. The theoretical contribution of this study strengthens the relationship model between the principal’s leadership roles and the improvement of teacher performance in the current Indonesian educational context.

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