Analysis of the Determinants of Teacher Labour Supply: An Empirical Study of Private High Schools

This study aims to analyse the factors influencing the labour supply of private high school teachers in Jambi City. The study subjects consisted of 94 teachers selected using a purposive sampling technique. A quantitative approach was employed to investigate the impact of remuneration, work experience, family responsibilities, career development opportunities, working conditions, atmosphere, and professional dedication on labour supply. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using multiple regression to evaluate the relative contribution of each variable in explaining variations in labour supply. The analysis reveals that remuneration and career development opportunities are the primary determinants that significantly influence labour supply. Professional dedication and work experience also positively contribute to teachers' willingness to offer their labour, while family responsibilities are negatively associated with labour supply. Conversely, working conditions and atmosphere do not show a significant direct effect in the model when other variables are controlled. These findings suggest that policies focusing solely on improving working conditions without considering compensation and professional development opportunities tend to be less effective in increasing the availability of teaching staff. Practical implications of this study emphasise the need to establish competitive compensation packages, establish clear career development pathways, and implement family support policies to reduce barriers to participation.