PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SD DI GUGUS TERATAI KECAMATAN BELINYU KABUPATEN BANGKA

Abstract

Education plays a vital role in improving human resource quality, with teachers acting as key figures in the classroom. However, preliminary observations in the Teratai Cluster, Belinyu District, revealed suboptimal teacher performance, characterized by inadequate instructional planning, limited innovative media use, and low participation in professional development. These issues are presumed to stem from ineffective principal leadership, particularly in academic supervision, and varying levels of teacher work motivation. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of principal leadership and work motivation on elementary school teacher performance in the Teratai Cluster, Belinyu District, Bangka Regency. This study employs a quantitative approach with a survey method. Data were collected using validated questionnaires distributed to a population of 68 teachers and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that principal leadership and work motivation have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, both partially and simultaneously. Effective leadership provides the necessary direction and supervision, while high motivation drives dedication and responsibility. In conclusion, enhancing the principal's leadership competencies as a supervisor and motivator, alongside fostering teachers' intrinsic motivation, are essential strategies to significantly improve teacher performance and overall educational quality.