Sealing the Gap on Teacher Attrition

Abstract

Teachers globally are leaving the teaching profession at an alarming rate. This increasing trend has become an international concern that has serious repercussions for the quality of instruction globally. Research shows that teacher turnover can adversely affect staff morale, community relationships, and school overall performance. This chapter sheds light on effective leadership behaviours that help to deter the phenomenon of teacher turnover. Results indicated that school principals should create positive working conditions by providing administrative support, guiding with examples, communicating openly, and building spaces for mutual staff collaboration.