It is a known fact that in the Department of Education (DepEd), school principals do not stay in the school they are acquainted with for the entire of their career. Sooner or later, they have to be reassigned for transparency and other reasons. The usual stay for a school head is up to five years. Afterwards, he will be transferred to another station in the district or even in the division.
Only a little research exists on school principal reassignment but at some point, it may directly or indirectly affect the school culture. This involves the relationship within the working group which is the staff, the pupils and the parents as well. But the question is, what should the teachers do when the school principal leaves?
Teachers are professionals. They are expected to perform their duties accordingly. If for an example their leader has to leave, they must never let their duties get affected. While it is true that school administrators can influence their teachers to proper forward and strive harder, teachers should have a positive view on what the next school head has to offer. They should never show negativity especially in dealing with the new school head. They should be all-out support to the programs and projects that the new administrator would like to push through especially if these will benefit the school children.
In case teachers will not show active participation to the projects of their new school head, the whole school will be affected. Development of learning institutions relies heavily on the cooperation of the school personnel and stakeholders. When teachers disobey their principal, efficiency will not be maximized.
In the long run, there are really different types of leaders. Leaders have different attitudes. Leaders have different skills. Leaders have different priorities and approaches. Since in the DepEd, there are changes which are inevitable, teachers should be open-minded enough to embrace the alterations and should continue to do their work. This is because once they perform unsatisfactory, schools achievements will decline dramatically.
By: Mayla L. Constantino | T-III | Magsaysay National High School
