Voices of Ghanaian Head-Teachers Working in Low-Fee Private Schools

Abstract

Head-teachers play a crucial role in school improvement, teacher morale and retention, as well as student learning. In this study, the authors examine the perspectives and the roles of eight head-teachers in Low-Fee Private Schools (LFPSs) in Ghana, within the context of Goal number 4, target 4c of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This qualitative study uses a longitudinal case study approach. Findings reveal that head-teachers were either the proprietors of the schools or family members and faced three fundamental challenges in the areas of finance, human resources, and parent engagement. Lastly, principals tended to exercise leadership authoritatively