Article Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify the impact of transformational leadership on teacher motivation and professional engagement in Indian secondary schools. In the context of an ever-changing education system, the current study focuses on three significant research questions: the correlation between transformational leadership behaviour and teacher motivation, to what extent such leadership influences teacher engagement, and teachers\' issues impacting the implementation of transformational leadership practices. A quantitative survey was administered to 100 secondary school teachers with a standardized survey on the major transformational leadership aspects. The research suggests a really strong connection exists between transformational leadership styles like individualized consideration, inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation and high levels of commitment and motivation in teachers. Some of the obstacles, however, including insufficient preparation to act as leaders, opposition to changing culture, and holding back of resources, were discovered to impede the application of the transformational style of leadership in schools. The argument calls for systemic professional development, cultural transformation, and institutional support in creating a more empowered teaching culture. This study adds to Indian educational leadership research and provides pragmatic policy recommendations to the concerned institutions and policymakers for attaining sustainable teacher development through transformational efforts.
Keywords: Secondary Schools, Teacher Engagement, Teacher Motivation, Transformational Leadership