JOB SATISFACTION AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN OWERRI MUNICIPAL, IMO STATE, SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

BACKGROUND Teacher job satisfaction plays a vital role in the effectiveness of the education system. AIM To determine the level of job satisfaction and its determinants among primary school teachers in Owerri Municipal, Imo state, South-East, Nigeria. METHODS This was a school based cross-sectional study. A multistage sampling technique was used. Data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire that was self-administered /interviewer admitted and analyzed using computer software (IBM SPSS Version 25). Data was presented in tables, frequencies and percentages. Association between variables was carried out using (X2) chi square and (t) T test of significance. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Most Teachers had a high level of job satisfaction (59.5%). Factors found to influence the level of job satisfaction were level of education, class currently being taught, years of teaching experience and monthly income, promotion opportunities, satisfaction with life, and leisure time. Public school teachers rated higher in areas such as school facilities, environment, rules, health benefits, student demographics, job security and recreational activities. CONCLUSION The study showed that only a moderate amount of primary school teachers in Owerri Municipal, Imo state had a high level of job satisfaction. Targeted efforts are needed to address their concerns, aiming to boost satisfaction and improve educational outcome. Key Words: Job satisfaction, Primary school Teachers, Determinants, Owerri Municipal.