<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the influence of principals' managerial competencies on teacher performance at State Islamic Junior High Schools (Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri/MTsN) in Bandung Regency. The study is grounded in the strategic role of madrasah principals as educational leaders, expected to integrate managerial, interpersonal, and technical competencies to enhance teacher performance amid curriculum changes and the rapid development of educational technology. This research employed a quantitative, ex post facto design. The sample consisted of 110 teachers selected by random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability and were subsequently analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the managerial competencies of madrasah principals were categorized as high, particularly in conceptual skills. At the same time, teacher performance was also categorized as high, especially in lesson planning and learning evaluation. The t-test results showed t = 4.805 and p = 0.007 (< 0.05), indicating that the managerial competencies of madrasah principals significantly influence teacher performance. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R² = 0.314) indicated that managerial competencies accounted for 31.4% of teacher performance, while factors outside the scope of this study influenced the remaining 68.6%. These findings emphasize that strengthening the managerial competencies of madrasah principals is a strategic step toward improving teacher professionalism and the overall quality of madrasah education. Practically, the results of this study may serve as a reference for policymakers and educational institutions in designing more effective and sustainable leadership development programs for madrasah principals]]>
