Author: Goodluck Nzowa
Abstract: This study assessed the effect of teachers’ nonmonetary motivational factors on job
satisfaction among public secondary schools in Arusha District. Data was collected from a sample of 175
teachers who were randomly selected from 6 public secondary schools. Analysis of data was performed
through the SPSS by means of descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. The findings showed that
recognition, promotion, career and professional growth as well as working conditions influenced
motivation among public secondary school teachers in Arusha District. On the basis of the findings, it was
concluded that non-monetary factors such as recognition, promotion, career and professional growth as
well as working conditions play a significant contribution towards motivation and job satisfaction among
public secondary school teachers in Arusha District. The study recommends that the government and
school management should collaborate to ensure teachers’ motivation for quality education provision.