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The main purpose of this study was to examine the management strategies on
teachers‟ turnover in private secondary schools in Tanzania. Specifically, the study
explored the forces, consequences and the management strategies of teachers‟
turnover in private secondary schools. The study employed descriptive design, while
mixed research approach was used. The data were collected through questionnaires
and interviews. About 62 respondents were involved in questionnaires tips whereas
13 responded to interview tips, thus, making a total of 75 respondents. The findings
of the study indicated that the forces for teachers‟ turnover were inadequate salary,
loss of group cohesion, poor working condition of the school, administrative
problems, teachers‟ lack of initial preference to teaching profession and lack of
opportunity for further education. Moreover, the study found that teachers‟ turnover
leads to various effects in school such as incurred cost in schools, poor performance
of the school as well as students, low education quality, students‟ mobility and it is
difficult to establish a cohesive school working team. In addition to that, the
management strategies that the study identified were: reviewing the teacher‟s
salaries, provision of better accommodation, promotion based on qualification and
experience, provision of adequate working facilities, good working environment and
change of leadership style. The study recommends that all stakeholders especially
directors of private secondary schools and heads of schools should consider putting
in place policies and strategies that will attract and retain teachers to ensure better
retention rates for the good of the whole education system in Tanzania |
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