Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Ghanaian Teachers

Abstract

This study investigated the determinants of job satisfaction among Ghanaian teachers using 270 teachers randomly selected from five (5) public Senior High Schools in the Asuogyaman District of Ghana. The study tries to address the paucity of research into the determinants of teacher satisfaction and consequently teacher retention especially in non-urban areas in Sub Saharan Africa. Findings show that indeed, teacher satisfaction Ghana was determined by school factors, community factors and the characteristics of the teacher. The study also confirms a significant link between job satisfaction among teachers and their retention as well as accepting postings and remaining to teach in under resourced districts.

Keywords: Job satisfaction, Ghana, Teachers, Retention, School