Predictors of intention to leave of public secondary school teachers in Tanzania: Exploring the impact of demographic factors, intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction

Abstract

This study reports part of a larger survey that was conducted in three public secondary schools in Dodoma region, Tanzania. It was agreed by researchers and participating schools that school names will not appear in any publications but abbreviations (S1, S2 and S3). The purpose of this paper was to investigate the relationship and impact of job satisfaction dimensions (intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction) on intention to leave among teachers in public secondary schools. Further, it explored levels of job satisfaction, intention to leave and whether demographic characteristics had impact on teachers' intention to leave level. Respondents were randomly selected through "instant invite and questionnaire take" technique and given self-administered questionnaire to fill. Statistical techniques (Correlation, Regression, t-test and ANOVA) were used to analyze and interpret results. Results indicated moderate general satisfaction, intrinsic satisfaction and extrinsic satisfaction meanwhile it showed high intention to leave in teachers. Results also revealed intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction had significant negative relationship with intention to leave and intrinsic satisfaction indicated stronger prediction of teachers' intention to leave. While gender and location did not show differences in intention to leave mean scores, education and age revealed significant differences. Implications for responsible officials/agencies and strategies for improvement were discussed.

Demographic Factors as Antecedents Towards Turnover Intentions Among Secondary School Teachers in Mbarara District

“…These experienced educators are sought after by many schools and employing bodies. These teachers can seek teaching opportunities in other schools; move on to other careers unrelated to teaching or try to find other employment opportunities (Jonathan et al, 2013b). The results further highlight the plight faced by teachers in Uganda.…”

“…They are motivated advance in their career and get better long-term rewards in future such as pension. In essence when teacher attain better qualifications with time their turnover intent tend to diminish (Jonathan et al, 2013b). In explaining the link between teacher education level and turnover intention, several reasons have been advanced.…”

“…Intention to leave decreased as teachers' age. Older teachers are working towards advancing in their teaching career and better long-term incentives such as pension while younger teachers struggle to fit into the challenging teaching vocation (Jonathan, Thibeli, & Darroux, 2013b).…”