RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This paper describes the influence of head teachers‘ managerial practices on teachers‘ working performance. The study involved two head teachers and eight primary school teachers in Sumbawanga District, Tanzania. The study employed purposive sampling technique to select teachers and head teachers in primary schools. Data were collected through interviews and documentary review. Thematic data analysis was employed in the process of data analysis. The findings in this study revealed that head teachers‘ communication strategies, recognition of teachers‘ efforts and professional support that involved teachers in the form of collaboration were head teachers‘ managerial practices that positively influenced teachers‘ working performance. The findings further revealed that teachers work harder when there is effective communication and their supervisors recognize their efforts. The study recommends regular professional and training to head teachers on leadership aspects to equip them with managerial practices necessary for running day-to-day activities at their schools.

Teachers‘ Work performance, Managerial practices