Paper ID: TAGJ26092514

The Influence of Career Progression Opportunities on Teachers' Intentions to Stay in Service in Public Primary Schools in Isingiro District

Ninsiima Juart*, Dr. Enock Barigye (PhD), Dr. Richard Twebaze (PhD)

Faculty of Education, Arts and Media Studies (FEAMS)

Bishop Stuart University, P. O. Box 09, Mbarara, Uganda.

*Email: [email protected] 

ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7188-232X

Abstract 

This study examined the influence of career progression opportunities on teachers’ intentions to remain in service in public primary schools in Isingiro District, Uganda. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, targeting a population of 120 individuals, including teachers, headteachers, deputy headteachers, the District Education Officer, and the District Inspector of Schools. Using Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size determination table, a sample of 120 participants was selected through a combination of purposive and simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, and then analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate, positive, and statistically significant relationship between career progression opportunities and teachers’ intentions to remain in service (r = 0.412, p < 0.01). The study concluded that improving professional development programs, clarifying promotion procedures, and strengthening institutional support mechanisms could significantly enhance teacher retention, thereby improving the stability and quality of education in public primary schools in Isingiro District. The study recommended enhancing training programs, clarifying promotion criteria, and providing targeted support for teachers seeking leadership roles. Strengthening these areas could improve teacher retention rates, ultimately contributing to educational quality and stability in the district.

Keywords: Influence, Career Progression Opportunities, Teachers' Intentions, Stay in Service, Public Primary Schools.

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