Analysis of job satisfaction among non-university teachers in the Community of Galicia

Abstract

The aim of this paper is conducting an exploratory study on the job satisfaction of the teachers in the Community of Galicia (Spain) about several aspects of their work such as responsibility positions, interpersonal relations, school facilities and resources, training, some labor conditions and workplace harassment, mistreatment and aggression. To this purpose, an online consultation was launched using an ad hoc protocol that was filled in by 363 teachers. Cronbach reliability coefficient is .960. Descriptive analysis, media difference, and multivariate analysis were performed. Teachers value as medium-high their satisfaction about their interpersonal relationships, the appreciation shown by the educational community to their work, the work environment, the school facilities and resources and some labor conditions. They feel moderate satisfied about the educational institutions and the appreciation they show to their work. The satisfaction about their training is rated as medium-low. There is a high percentage of teachers who report cases of workplace harassment, mistreatment or aggression from institutions and members of the educational community. The administrations should improve their relationship with the teachers and the appreciation they show to their work. The initial and ongoing training should be improved. It is urgent to take action in cases of workplace harassment, mistreatment or aggression experienced by teachers