https://ijedal.com/index.php/ijedal <p>International Journal of Educational Administration and Leadership: Theory and Practice (IJEDAL) is an national and international peer-reviewed, non-profit, Professional scientific journal. IJEDAL is a journal that accepts manuscripts related to educational administration and leadership. The journal is published online twice a year. IJEDAL publishes research employing a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and approaches in all areas of the educational administration and leadership field. IJEDAL welcomes articles from different institutions and countries.</p> <p>There is no publication fee for the manuscripts published in IJEDAL. As the publication language of the journal is in English, the authors of the manuscripts that have accepted to publish must have proofreading after all editorial, and peer review processes have been completed.</p> Bilge Akademi en-US International Journal of Educational Administration and Leadership: Theory and Practice 2148-3868 https://ijedal.com/index.php/ijedal/article/view/26 <p>This research investigates teacher retention in private schools, focusing on the impact of leadership practices on educators' decisions to stay. It aims to understand how leadership in private schools in Sharjah affects the stability of the teaching workforce. Drawing on key theories in leadership styles, motivational frameworks, and teacher satisfaction, the study conducts a comprehensive literature review. Using a mixed-methods approach, it gathers quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights from teacher interviews. The findings reveal that supportive gestures, recognition of efforts, and professional development opportunities significantly influence teachers' decisions to remain. The study emphasizes the critical role of school leaders in fostering a positive work environment and a sense of commitment among teachers. Despite limitations such as a constrained sample size and response rate, the study proposes future research exploring educational leadership and teacher satisfaction across more diverse educational settings. Ultimately, the research asserts that effective leadership is vital for teacher retention, advocating for strategies that acknowledge, support, and develop teaching staff, thus improving teacher stability and satisfaction.</p> Samih Mohammad Mousa Ismail Solomon Arulraj David Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Educational Administration and Leadership: Theory and Practice https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 3 1 1 15 10.52380/ijedal.2024.3.1.26