The Effect of School Principals’ Servant Leadership on Teachers’ Work Motivation in Public High Schools in Payakumbuh City

Pengaruh Servant Leadership Kepala Sekolah Terhadap Motivasi Kerja Guru di SMA Negeri se-Kota Payakumbuh

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of servant leadership of school principals on the work motivation of teachers in public high schools in the city of Payakumbuh. The main problem raised is the effort to increase the work motivation of teachers through the right leadership style. This study uses a quantitative approach with correlational methods. The study population included 241 teachers, with a sample of 73 people determined using the Slovin formula (10% error rate) and the stratified proportional random sampling technique. Data collection instruments are Likert scale questionnaires that have met the validity and reliability tests. The Data were analyzed using a simple linear regression technique with the help of SPSS version 27. The results showed that: (1) the work motivation of teachers is in the category of very high with the achievement rate of 92.29%; (2) servant leadership principals are in the category of very good with the achievement of 93.22%; and (3) there is a significant influence between servant leadership on teacher work motivation of 67.8%. This finding concluded that the more effective the application of servant leadership by the principal, the higher the motivation of teachers. These results recommend the importance of strengthening the servant leadership style for school principals to maintain and increase the productivity of educators.