The purpose of this study was on teachers perceptions on how school leadership practices influence job satisfaction and retention in Busega district. The study was conducted in Busega district, Simiyu region in Tanzania. The study applied qualitative and quantitative research methods that involved interview and questionnaire in data collections. Post-test design, was used to collect information from teachers, heads of schools together with chairpersons of school boards. The population sample consisted of 161 respondents, The findings of the study revealed that teachers are satisfied with their job and they identified different factors that influenced their satisfaction with job and also they identify other factors that lead to less job satisfaction. Furthermore, the findings revealed that teachers’ perceptions are positive towards the leadership practices of their heads of secondary schools following the practices shown by their heads within work places. Also the findings revealed that leadership practices have got influences on job satisfaction and retentions as administrators’ practices. The main conclusion for this study is that most of teachers shown their intention of remaining in teaching profession together with schools that they are teaching because their heads of schools have tried their level best to use practices that are positive to them. It is recommended that: In order to increase the rate of retention among teachers the government should offer training like seminars and workshops to both teachers and administrators to equip them with management and administration skills