Head of School Managerial Strategies on Addressing Challenges Facing the Former Unemployed Graduate Secondary School Teachers in Kahama District, Tanzania

Abstract

Building on Human Capital Theory, this study examined managerial strategies for addressing the challenges faced by former unemployed graduate-teachers in their teaching processes. This study employed a qualitative research approach and a case study design. The sample involved 86 respondents. The data were collected through interviews and documentary review. The findings revealed professional difficulties in teaching methodologies, student assessment, classroom management, and psychological effects among former unemployed graduate-teachers in classrooms. Moreover, it was noted that overcrowded classrooms, graduate mind-set, lack of a conducive learning environment, and excessive focus on entrepreneurship activities were identified as challenges facing former unemployed graduate-teachers in their teaching processes. The findings indicated that seminars, enhanced cooperation in teaching, promotion of a conducive working environment, and provision of pedagogical leadership were identified as strategies that can address the challenges facing former unemployed graduate-teachers in their teaching endeavours. The study concludes that long-term unemployment affects teaching competency. It recommends that the government invest in induction programs for former unemployed teachers to boost their teaching skills.