PREDICTING JOB SATISFACTION THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEES’ ENGAGEMENT

ACADEMIC, EDUCATION

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship and predictive influence of transformational leadership and employee engagement on the job satisfaction of teaching and non-teaching personnel in the selected Elementary and Integrated Schools of Maragusan, Davao de Oro. Using a quantitative descriptive–correlational design, data were gathered from 120 respondents through a validated adapted questionnaire. Descriptive findings revealed that school heads demonstrated high levels of transformational leadership, particularly in inspirational motivation and idealized influence, while employees reported strong engagement in terms of professional collaboration and collegiality. Job satisfaction was found to be generally favorable, especially in work environment and job security. Inferential results showed a strong significant relationship between transformational leadership and job satisfaction and a very strong significant relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction. Regression analysis identified idealized influence as the only significant leadership predictor, while professional collaboration and self-determination emerged as the strongest engagement predictors. The study concludes that ethical role modeling and collaborative work climates significantly enhance job satisfaction, underscoring the need to strengthen transformational leadership competencies and engagement-driven practices within schools

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