Effect of Administrative Roles on Teacher-administrator’s Dual Performance; a Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Mukono Municipality Mukono District

Abstract

The study examined the effect of administrative roles on teacheradministrator dual performance; A case of selected secondary schools in Mukono Municipality. The occurrence under which the teachers assume administrative responsibilities in addition to their teaching or class room duties and performance, present both possibilities and difficulties in executing these roles. The transformational leadership theory was adopted. The study utilized a case study design with qualitative approach. Data was collected from 37 participants with administrative roles in addition to teaching responsibilities in the selected secondary school. Interview guide gathered data which was analyzed qualitatively with attention to explanatory content to generate the thematic and verbatim themes to comprehensively understand the topic under investigation. The different administrative roles played by teacher were strategic formulation, implementation of school policies, termly work plan as well as procurement plan, co-ordination of activities, performance appraisal, visionary leadership, career development, budgeting, career guidance, community engagement and oversight of the academic institution to support delivery of quality education. Teacher responsibilities and administrative duties have more positive than negative effects on their performance in classroom and school administration through promotion of academic excellence, compliance with Board of Governors as well as MoES policies and fostering conducive environment. However, conflicting royalty, limited resources, time management, roles and priorities in addition to issues pertaining work load management can be the greatest obstacle to the effectiveness of teacher- administrator dual performance. Secondary schools should have supportive school structure, prepare work plan, team teaching, professional development, delegation, performance appraisal, transparency in the way of communication, decision making and clearly defining their roles and duties with increased budget to yield teacher performance at schools