Analysis of career advancement in the teaching profession and its implications on the education system in terms of school climate and teacher performance

In this study, the aim is to evaluate the advancement in the teaching profession and its reflections on the school climate and teacher performance in terms of the education system. The relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the research. The study population consisted of 1095 teachers and school administrators working in public preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, and high schools in all districts affiliated with the province of Mardin in the 2022-2023 academic year. The research sample was determined through maximum diversity sampling and criterion sampling. Three scales developed by the researcher were used to collect research data. At the end of the research, it was observed that the opinions on the regulations regarding advancement in the profession were at a "moderate agreement" level; opinions on the school climate were at a "slight agreement" level; and opinions on teacher performance were at a "moderate agreement" level. Participant opinions on the regulations regarding advancement in the profession were found to differ significantly in terms of gender, job title, education level, career title, and career attainment method variables. It was determined that there is a positive and "moderate" significant relationship between participants' perceptions of the regulations regarding advancement in the profession and both the school climate and teacher performance perceptions. It was found that the regulations regarding advancement in the profession are a significant predictor of the school climate and teacher performance. Based on the findings of the research, it is recommended that progression in career steps should be realized in a way based on professional and personal development rather than an exam, and the rights and benefits based on the titles obtained through professional advancement should be reorganized.