RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHER WORKLOAD ON JOB SATISFACTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUAR DISTRICT, JOHOR

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between teacher workload and job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in the Muar District of Johor, Malaysia. As the educational landscape evolves and student enrolment increases, understanding the dynamics of teacher workload becomes critical in ensuring effective teaching and positive student outcomes. As this study employs survey research design, the study randomly chosen 300 teachers from 25 government secondary schools in Muar District. A sample of 150 teachers was chosen through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire using quantitative method focusing on various dimensions of teacher workload and job satisfaction. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods to determine the correlation between the variables. The findings reveal a significant negative relationship between workload and job satisfaction, indicating that higher workloads are associated with lower levels of job satisfaction among teachers. The study concludes by recommending that school management implement strategies to manage and reduce teacher workload, thereby fostering greater job satisfaction and enhancing the overall teaching environment.