<![CDATA[Teacher engagement in private junior secondary schools remains a concern, particularly in terms of loyalty, vigor, and intention to stay. This study examined the effects of transformational leadership, organizational support effectiveness, and religiosity on teacher engagement, with gotong royong (mutual cooperation) and organizational climate as mediating variables, and identified priorities for improvement. A cross-sectional survey involving 153 permanent foundation teachers was analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and SITOREM. The measurement model met validity and reliability criteria, with acceptable model fit (SRMR = 0.071). The model explained 55.2% of the variance in teacher engagement. Religiosity (β = 0.339), organizational climate (β = 0.257), and gotong royong (β = 0.254) had significant direct effects on engagement. Organizational support effectiveness influenced engagement indirectly through both mediators, indicating full mediation, while transformational leadership affected organizational climate only. SITOREM identified 13 improvement priorities, particularly integrating religious values into daily life, strengthening cooperation, and fostering voluntariness. These findings highlight the importance of religiosity and collaborative work cultures rooted in local wisdom for strengthening teacher engagement.]]>
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