The Influence of Principal Leadership on Teacher Performance at SDN 5 Tanjung Lago

Dina Mutiara Tenalin

Authors

Dina Mutiara Tenalin Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Principal Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Teacher Performance, School Climate, Linear Regression

Abstract

This study aims to empirically examine the influence of principal leadership on teacher performance at SDN 5 Tanjung Lago. Recent research highlights that instructional, transformational, and distributed leadership significantly contribute to improving teacher effectiveness, self-efficacy, and school climate. This research employed a quantitative survey design. All permanent teachers at SDN 5 Tanjung Lago were involved as respondents using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires measuring principal leadership dimensions (instructional leadership, managerial leadership, communication, and decision-making) and teacher performance dimensions (lesson planning, instructional implementation, and learning evaluation). The data were analyzed using simple linear regression after fulfilling normality and linearity assumptions. The findings indicate that principal leadership has a positive and significant influence on teacher performance (Sig. < 0.05), with a correlation coefficient of 0.782 and a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.612. This result implies that 61.2% of the variance in teacher performance is explained by principal leadership. The findings reinforce the principal’s role as an instructional leader and change agent in enhancing teacher professionalism. Practically, the study suggests the importance of strengthening principal leadership competencies through continuous professional development programs focusing on instructional supervision, professional support, and the development of a supportive school culture.

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