Servant Leadership Impact on Middle School Teacher Performance in Canada

Middle school teachers in Canada face increasing stress and burnout due to high workloads and diverse student needs, impacting their performance and job satisfaction. Studies indicate that teacher burnout rates have risen significantly with nearly 30% of educators considering leaving the profession within five years. This issue is critical as teacher performance directly affects student learning outcomes and overall school effectiveness. This study explores servant leadership as a potential solution, examining its impact on teacher empowerment, job satisfaction, and organizational innovation through the systematic review methodology by analyzing existing literature, utilizing databases such as Wiley Online Library, Academic Search Ultimate, EBSCOhost, and Scopus. Key themes identified include servant leadership’s role in employee empowerment, organizational innovation, and job satisfaction. These findings are significant in shaping school leadership strategies, as servant leadership fosters a supportive and collaborative culture, ultimately improving teacher retention and student success. Future research can incorporate quantitative surveys to examine the correlation between servant leadership and teacher job satisfaction, along with qualitative interviews to explore teachers’ personal experiences and perspectives on working under servant leadership.