The Influence of Principal Leadership Style on Teacher Performance in Improving Learning Quality in Private Schools

This study examines the influence of principal leadership style on teacher performance in improving the quality of learning in private schools. The research is motivated by the crucial role of school leaders in fostering teacher motivation, effectiveness, and innovation in teaching practices. The study aims to identify the dominant leadership style of principals and its impact on teacher performance outcomes. Using a quantitative descriptive method, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to teachers from several private schools. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine the correlation between leadership style dimensions—transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire—and teacher performance indicators, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning. The findings reveal that transformational leadership has the most significant positive effect on teacher performance, followed by transactional leadership, while laissez-faire leadership shows a weak relationship. These results indicate that a principal’s ability to inspire, communicate a clear vision, and provide professional support contributes to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. The implications suggest that private school principals should strengthen transformational leadership practices to optimize teacher performance and achieve sustainable educational improvement.