The Effect Of Principal Competency And Work Engagement On Teacher Performance In State High School In Ogan Komering Ilir District

  • Desi Sahlawati Educational Management at PGRI University Palembang, Indonesia
  • Dessy Wardiah Educational Management at PGRI University Palembang, Indonesia
  • Andi Rahman Educational Management at PGRI University Palembang, Indonesia
Keywords: Principal Competence, Work Engagement, Teacher Performance.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of principal competence and Work engagement on teacher performance in public senior high schools in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. This research employed a quantitative approach with a total sample of 100 respondents, consisting of 3 principals and 97 teachers from three public senior high schools in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. Data were collected using questionnaires, while data analysis was conducted through simple regression analysis, t-test, and F-test. The results indicate that principal competence has a significant effect on teacher performance, as evidenced by a t value of 5.023, which is greater than the t table value of 1.660. Furthermore, Work engagement also has a significant effect on teacher performance, with a t value of 4.929 exceeding the t table value of 1.660. Simultaneously, principal competence and Work engagement have a significant effect on teacher performance, as shown by an F value of 65.443, which is greater than the F table value of 3.09 at a significance level of 0.05. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.574 indicates that principal competence and Work engagement together contribute 57.4% to teacher performance, while the remaining 42.6% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.

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Published
2026-07-02
How to Cite
Desi Sahlawati, Dessy Wardiah, & Andi Rahman. (2026). The Effect Of Principal Competency And Work Engagement On Teacher Performance In State High School In Ogan Komering Ilir District. International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science , 5(03), 3273-3288. https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.4412