THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL AS A HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AT SUNAN AMPEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, BANYUWANGI
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Human Resource Management, Principal Leadership, Educational QualityAbstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze in depth the role of the principal as a human resource (HR) manager in an effort to improve the quality of education at Sunan Ampel Junior High School, Banyuwangi. This objective is based on the argument that the success of an educational institution does not only depend on the curriculum and facilities, but is largely determined by how the principal manages and develops the potential of human resources, especially teachers and educational staff. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to understand the role of the principal as an HR manager at Sunan Ampel Junior High School, Banyuwangi. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, involving the principal, teachers, and educational staff. Data analysis was carried out thematically through data reduction, presentation, and inductive conclusion drawing. Data validity was strengthened by triangulation and discussion of the results with key informants. This method is considered relevant to explore the dynamics of HR management in the context of schools based on religious values and Islamic boarding school culture. The results of this study indicate that the principal of Sunan Ampel Junior High School, Banyuwangi plays a strategic role as an HR manager with an Islamic value-based approach. Teacher planning, recruitment, and development are conducted contextually through a recommendation system, internal training, and mentoring. Adaptive and religious leadership has proven effective in improving educational quality, even with limited resources.
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