Masath, Faustine Bwire2021-09-032021-09-032015Masath, F. B. (2015) ‘“ Teacher Job Satisfaction ” and “ Intention to Leave the Profession ”: Does Age Matter ?’, Journal of Education, Humanities, and Sciences, 4(2), pp. 66–752467-47451821-7427http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/5794This study explored issues on job satisfaction among secondary school teachers on one hand and intention to leave the profession in relation to varying age-groups. A Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Intention to Leave Scale was administered to 400 teachers from Musoma municipality in July-August, 2013. A total of 340 respondents (a response rate of 85%) returned the questionnaires which were used for analysis. Teachers aged 25-40 years indicated low level of satisfaction and higher intention to leave the profession compared to teachers aged 40-60+ years. Respondents also indicated the lack of freedom to perform their duties, utilization of their skills, and the way they get along with other co-workers as contributing to their job dissatisfaction. The study results provide a picture on how teachers vary in their satisfaction with the job and suggest for a counter strategy to enhance their job satisfaction with respect to age variations.job satisfaction; teacher profession; age; TanzaniaJournal Article, Peer Reviewed