Effect of Academic Qualification on Job Satisfaction of School Teachers in Kaduna Metropolis

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between academic qualification and job satisfaction among teachers in Kaduna metropolis. Quantitative approach was adopted for the study. Cross-sectional Design was used for the study. The population of the study is 1822. Yamane formula was used to derive the sample size of 328. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the key variables such as demographic characteristics while Inferential Analysis (regression) was used to examine the relationship between academic qualifications and job satisfaction. The findings revealed that
academic qualification contributed to career progression and also positively influence job satisfaction. Furthermore, good salary, clean and conducive work environment enhance job satisfaction. Thus, we recommend that teachers must endeavor to improve their academic qualification through full time/ part time enrollment for higher academic degree because the distribution of income always align with educational attainment, leading to enhance job satisfaction among individuals who expected better financial rewards for their qualifications.