ROLE OF PRINCIPALS' LEADERSHIP IN TEACHERS' COMMITMENT: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TEACHERS' TRUST

Abstract

Principal leadership plays a crucial role in fostering teacher commitment within schools. Research has shown that effective leadership practices, such as creating a positive school culture, providing support and professional development opportunities, and promoting collaboration, can significantly impact teacher commitment. When principals demonstrate strong leadership skills and create a supportive environment, teachers are more likely to feel motivated, engaged, and dedicated to their profession. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effect and relationship between principals leadership (instructional and staff development) and teachers’ commitment in four dimensions (school, student, teaching and profession). The research based on a positivistic philosophical framework/paradigm. Population of the current comprised of all the teachers of Elementary schools in District Gujranwala, Punjab. Sample  of  research was calculated by using formula n=  p(100-p)z2/E2  with confidence level (z)  of  95% and margin  error(E) 5 and when  P=50%. To select the sample the researcher used multistage sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection from teachers. When analyzing the data, the researcher turned to PLS-SEM in Smart PLS 3.2.9. The findings of the study revealed that teachers Trust acts as a strong intermediary between the Leadership of the school principal and teachers' commitment to  the  classroom  and  students as well as teacher  trust  mediated  in  part  the  relationships  between  school  leadership  and  teachers'  engagement  with  the  school  and  students. Keywords: Principal’s Leadership, Teachers’ Commitment, Teachers’ Trust in Principal