Influence of Teachers’ Turnover on Secondary Schools Effectiveness in Ilorin Metropolis of Kwara State, Nigeria

This study examines the impact of teacher turnover on the effectiveness of public senior secondary schools in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey methodology and a correlational method to investigate the association between teacher turnover (independent variable) and school effectiveness (dependent variable). The study population comprised 4,077 instructors from senior secondary public schools, with a sample size of 825 individuals chosen by a simple random sampling method. A quantitative methodology was utilized, with data gathered using a standardized questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, utilizing regression analysis to evaluate the correlation between teacher turnover and school effectiveness. The results indicated a teacher turnover rate of 76.2% and a low mean score of 2.83 for school effectiveness, demonstrating a substantial adverse influence of teacher turnover on school performance. The regression study indicated that teacher turnover explains 13.6% of the variance in school efficiency (R² = 0.136). The report advises implementing retention techniques, such as competitive compensation and professional development, to decrease turnover rates and improve school effectiveness in the region.