Job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in Wakiso District

Abstract

The study investigated the relationship between job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in some government aided schools in Wakiso district and it was guided by four objectives: To determine the relationship between job stress and teacher performance, the relationship between job stress and job satisfaction, the relationship between job satisfaction and teacher performance and the moderating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between job stress and teacher performance. It adopted a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional survey design and a self-administered questionnaire with four was administered on 148 respondents. The findings revealed a negative and significant relationship between job stress and teacher performance (r=-.25, p-value (.011) < .05), no statistically significant association between job stress and job satisfaction (r=-.031, p- value (.217) >.05), a significant statistical relationship between job satisfaction and teacher performance (r=.35, p-value (.010) <.05) and job satisfaction moderated the relationship between job stress and teacher performance. This implied that job satisfaction is a crucial factor in promoting positive work outcomes as satisfied teachers are more resilient amidst stressors which in turn enhances their performance. Specifically, it acts as a moderator, mitigating the negative impact of job stress on teacher performance. Therefore, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education and sports should implement stress management programs and interventions, assess the viability of the science and innovation policy, wholistically address the compensation scheme for teachers and allowances embraced in the broader perspective.