Teacher leadership has increasingly emerged as a critical aspect of education, particularly in the context of the evolving teaching landscape. This article delves into the intricate relationships between teacher leadership and job satisfaction, exploring the mechanisms through which teacher leadership can foster job satisfaction. Drawing on literature from various fields, including educational psychology, organizational behavior, and leadership studies, we argue that teacher leadership is not only a means to improve student outcomes but also a critical factor in enhancing teacher job satisfaction. The findings from the study illustrate a package of effective approaches of developing teacher leadership capacities. The significance of school leaders’ role in promoting teacher leadership and their job satisfaction is highlighted in this research. The article concludes with suggestions for policy-making, teaching and learning practices in educational organizations and implications for future researches.

Xiaohui Li. Improvement of Job Satisfaction Based on Teacher Leadership. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 4: 48-53. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060409.

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