KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KINERJA GURU Di SMP NEGEI 1 ANAK TUHA KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH TAHUN AKADEMIK 2024/2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of school leadership in improving teacher performance at SMP Negeri 1 Anak Tuha, Lampung Tengah Regency during the 2024/2025 academic year. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, with data collection through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The results indicate that the head of the school at SMP Negeri 1 Anak Tuha applies a transformational leadership model, focusing on teacher empowerment, providing a clear vision, and creating a conducive work environment. The principal is also actively involved in providing feedback and regularly monitoring teachers' performance. However, there are challenges such as limited resources and varying teacher motivation, which hinder the optimal implementation of teacher performance improvement policies. The training programs implemented face obstacles such as limited time and costs. This study concludes that transformational leadership has a significant impact on improving teacher performance, although its success depends on external and internal factors that need to be addressed further.