Analysis of job satisfaction and motivation in language school teachers

Much attention has been given to the study of job satisfaction and motivation, however, despite the popularity of this topic among researchers, one has to search far and wide for research on job satisfaction and motivation of teachers. This thesis focuses on the analysis of job satisfaction and motivation in language schoolteachers. Specifically, this thesis aims to determine the level of satisfaction among language teachers and to identify the main factors of their job motivation. In the theoretical framework the individual concepts of job motivation and satisfaction are introduced first at a more general level, then specifically as they relate to teachers. The methodology used for the purposes of this thesis includes in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with seven language teachers, as well as an online questionnaire which preceded the aforementioned interviews. The purpose of this questionnaire was to achieve higher reliability and validity of the thesis’ research, and to provide a more detailed understanding of the chosen topic. The data acquired through the main method of in-depth semi-structured interviews was then interpreted using a combined method of open coding and thematic analysis. The results of this analysis can be found in the final chapters of this thesis. The contribution of this thesis lies in the formulation of specific recommendations meant for the management of language schools. The implementation of said recommendations should have a positive effect on job satisfaction of language teachers employed by schools and on the retention rate of these workers observed by the language schools.