Abstract:
This study aims to assess factors affecting principals’ leadership performance of secondary
schools in Awbare woreda, Fafan Zone. The studies were conducted using simple random
techniques and availability. Data for the study were gathered through questionnaires and
interviews. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used. The questionnaires were
distributed to 40 Teachers, 4 school principals’, vice principals’ and 2 expert education office,
50 filled the questionnaires and 20 respondents interviewed. The data from the
questionnaire were analysed using SPSS version 20 software and descriptive. The interview data
were also subjected to a qualitative analysis. The study's findings showed that certain
qualifications fell short of what was needed for the level being examined. Furthermore, the
results showed that the majority of principals received political approval and position
nominations from higher authorities. The study's results also showed that secondary school
principals primarily employed mixed leadership styles to sway the study's conclusion, which
stated that the main issues facing principals in their study area were the three main problems
that the principals' personalities, a lack of resources and facilities in the schools, and low staffprincipal relationships. The recommendation's main goal is to give trained school principals
training opportunities so they can advance their careers and overcome obstacles to the proper
application of leadership practices in schools. Lastly, it was suggested that positional
appointment terms be made clear
