Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies
Vol. 27 No. 3 (2026): July

Strategy of Female Principals Leadership for Improving Teacher and Employee Performance in Islamic Private Schools: Strategi Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Perempuan dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru dan Tenaga Kependidikan di Sekolah Swasta Islam

Mohammad Oktav Fauzi Prabowo (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Budi Haryanto (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Sep 2026

Abstract

General Background: Female principal leadership is positioned as a strategic element in managing human resources and school work culture. Specific Background: In Islamic private schools, female principals lead within strong patriarchal conditions while managing teachers and educational staff. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have focused mainly on academic outcomes and teacher collaboration, while attention to educational staff performance remains limited. Aims: This study analyzes female principals’ leadership strategies in improving teacher and educational staff performance. Results: A qualitative phenomenological study found participatory-ideological leadership, structured collaboration through C0, C1, and C2 coordination, exemplary behavior, professional and spiritual guidance, work-life balance management, and performance evaluation. Novelty: The study connects these strategies with teacher and educational staff performance in an Islamic private school context. Implications: The findings support participatory decision-making, professional and spiritual development, fair task distribution, open communication, and collaborative work culture. Key Findings Highlights Participatory decision-making strengthens collective involvement in school management. Exemplary conduct supports discipline, collaboration, and positive work culture. Professional and spiritual guidance supports staff motivation and loyalty. Keywords : Female Principal Leadership, Leadership Strategies, Teacher Performance, Educational Staff, Islamic Private Schools

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Journal Info

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ijins

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies (IJINS) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo four times a year. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global ...