Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Critical Review of Job Satisfaction and Other Influential Factors

This book analyses the relationship between teachersa job satisfaction,c employment factors and academic performance among secondary schools. Thec study makes reference to Homa-Bay County which was the area of focus toc generalize the findings. The authors make use of descriptive survey andc correlation research designs in establishing the relationships between variables. Findings indicate that most teachers are not satisfied with their teaching profession as signified by low job satisfaction indices. It is evident that recognition by management, working age, salary and allowance are factorsc which influence teachersa job satisfaction and their absence accounts for poorc retention of teachers in the County. The authors recommend that the Ministry ofc Education, Science and Technology reviews teachersa salary upward, puts inc place proper recognition mechanisms of teachers and evaluates working age.c This book is an important contribution to the realization of Kenya Vision 2030.