Abstract
This study investigated the level of school heads’ instructional leadership skills and teachers’ performance in a district of a medium-sized division in Central Philippines for School Year 2024–2025. Specifically, it examined respondents’ profiles, assessed school heads’ instructional leadership skills across five domains, evaluated teachers’ performance, and analyzed differences and relationships within groups based on demographic and socio-economic variables. The study employed a descriptive-correlational design using survey questionnaires administered to teachers. Results revealed that school heads consistently demonstrated a high level of instructional leadership skills across the domains of leading strategically, managing school operations and resources, focusing on teaching and learning, developing self and others, and building connections. Teachers’ performance was consistently rated Very Satisfactory, indicating strong instructional competence and professionalism. Comparative analysis showed that age produced a significant difference in leading strategically, with younger school heads demonstrating higher levels compared to older ones. However, no significant differences were found across other variables. Teachers’ performance did not differ significantly when grouped by age, educational attainment, length of service, or family income, suggesting uniformity across categories. Correlation analysis revealed that the relationship between school heads’ instructional leadership skills and teachers’ performance was not significant, suggesting that teacher outcomes may be influenced by broader contextual and systemic factors beyond leadership alone. The findings underscore the strength and equity of instructional leadership and teacher performance across diverse groups, while highlighting the need for targeted programs to address specific leadership domains and sustain continuous improvement.
Keywords: Instructional leadership, teachers’ performance, school heads, strategic leadership, educational management, Philippines