Tadbir : Jurnal Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Vol. 7, No. 2, November 2023 IAIN Curup – Bengkulu |p-ISSN 2580-3581;e-ISSN 2580-5037 Leadership Of The School Principle In Improving Teacher Performance in Elementary Schools Rahmi Hayati Universitas Almuslim hayatirahmi@yahoo.com Marzuki Universitas Almuslim zmarzuki498@gmail.com Anita Yus Universitas Negeri Medan anitayus.dikdas@gmail.com Dian Armanto Universitas Negeri Medan dianarmanto@unimed.ac.id Abstract: The role of school leadership in improving teacher performance is an important thing to do to produce professional teachers. School principals must have the necessary skills to fulfill their roles effectively and efficiently, maximizing school resourcesThis study employs a purely quantitative methodology. The research subjects include the school principal and three teachers from SD Negeri 5 Juli. Regardless of the method, data collection is carried out through observation, conversation, and documentation. The information is then analyzed by means of data editing, data presentation, and the drawing of conclusions and verification. The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed description of the role of the school principal in boosting teacher performance. Research findings indicate that the role of the head can be improved through teacher competence enhancement (both formally and informally), extensive academic supervision, the development of a productive school culture, and the provision of rewards based on performance. In addition, it's crucial to have resources that aid instructors in their teaching. Keywords: Leadership of the School Principal; Teacher Performance INTRODUCTION Education is crucially important in human life, as is well known, and education cannot be separated from learning activities. Without education, humans cannot possibly accomplish anything; it is only through learning that they can cultivate the passion, interest, and personality traits that are in line with their abilities. In this context, education is inextricably linked to the process of teaching itself. Given the importance of education, this issue must be prioritized if Indonesia is to develop a highly skilled and productive workforce. This calls for competent and principled leadership. This view is shared by many (Hayati, 2019). Leaders have a pivotal role in their organizations. It is necessary for an http://journal.iaincurup.ac.id/index.php/JSMPI DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29240/jsmp.v7i2.7141