• Prof. Ravindranath K. Murthy
• Bond Kayabu

This research delves into the demographic determinants of secondary school teacher distribution along with its possible implications for education quality. It focuses on a sample of 400 teachers and brings to light the vital demographic factors, including age, gender, and marital status, which influence the allocation of teachers and professional effectiveness. It was found that most of the secondary teachers aged between 31 and 40 years (49.8%), indicating the significance of middle-career professionals and young to old underrepresented as teachers. Gender-distribution indicates almost equal proportions with females comprising 50.2% as against 49.8% of males, which reflects advancement towards inclusivity. However, marital status data shows that 65% are married, which suggests possible familial commitments that could affect professional flexibility. All these demographic trends show differentials in teacher distribution along the specific rail especially in rural and under-served areas which, in turn show inequalities in educational quality-minus that study for possible policy interventions targeted towards recruitment, professional development opportunities, or equitable allocation strategies. The research by linking teacher demographics with education quality provides actionable insights to develop equitable and effective educational systems, in line with global frameworks such as those proposed by UNESCO. This can contribute to the more extensive discourse on teacher workforce management and its critical role in achieving educational equity and excellence.

Teacher Demographics, Education Quality, Teacher Distribution, Equity in Education, Secondary School Workforce

"Demographic Determinants of Secondary School Teacher Distribution: Impacts on Education Quality", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.g338-g347, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412639.pdf

"Demographic Determinants of Secondary School Teacher Distribution: Impacts on Education Quality", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppg338-g347, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412639.pdf