The master's thesis explores the organizational climate and employee satisfaction in a primary school setting, linking the findings with the issue of teacher shortage and the need for systemic changes within the educational system. The theoretical part addresses concepts of organizational climate and culture, employee satisfaction, and the importance of these factors in the context of a primary school. The thesis highlights that in modern times, workplace satisfaction has become increasingly important, as employees now value not only economic stability but also their well-being in the workplace.
The purpose of the thesis is to investigate the state of organizational climate and employee satisfaction in a primary school, examine how these concepts are practically related, and how the current state affects employees’ perceptions regarding the ongoing issue of teacher shortage. The empirical part of the thesis includes a study conducted at a selected primary school, with data collected through a survey questionnaire. Findings indicate that the organizational climate and employee satisfaction at the selected primary school are at a high level. Despite this, a majority of teachers are considering changing their profession, which is linked to the length of their service – teachers with shorter service duration are more likely to consider changing their job. The research results show that employee satisfaction is crucial for retaining quality staff, with teachers identifying interpersonal relationships and trust at the workplace as the most important factors. For increasing the attractiveness of the profession, teachers consider higher valuation of their work, in terms of salary, as the most important factor. Compared to the findings of other studies, it was found that important factors for satisfaction also include opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and work – life balance. Based on the results, the conclusion of the thesis offers a proposal for potential changes in the school system that could improve the work environment and consequently influence the attractiveness of the teaching profession.
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