The Personality of the Head Teacher and Motivation for long-term Performance

The thesis "The Personality of the Head Teacher and Motivation for Long-Term Performance" focuses on the personality of the school manager and issues related to the performance of this important function in education. The theoretical part presents a comprehensive view of the position of the school principal, describing their legislative role as a statutory body and public authority. It then goes on to discuss other important roles and competencies of the headteacher. It describes the styles of management and leadership that are applied in everyday practice in this profession. Attention is also paid to the demanding nature of the role and the factors that cause high workloads. This concerns stress and its impact on health and the development of illnesses or burnout syndrome. It includes a chapter on the importance of rest, covering relaxation techniques as a means of preventing burnout syndrome. The practical part focuses on kindergarten directors. It contains the results of combined research approaches, quantitative and qualitative research. These were used to determine the motivation of kindergarten directors to perform their duties in the long term. Their subjective perception of workload and working conditions was investigated, as well as its connection to satisfaction and health. The research...