# Job crafting and teachers’ well-being: a case of private school teachers

## TL;DR

This study explores how private school teachers in Karachi use job crafting to improve their well-being and reduce burnout.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into how job crafting practices can enhance teacher retention and well-being in Pakistani private schools.

## Key findings

- Teachers used job crafting to improve work-life balance and reduce burnout.
- Key strategies included time management and building social support networks.
- Professional development was linked to increased job satisfaction.

## Abstract

The well-being of teachers is a widely studied topic, often in relation to how long they stay in the profession. Despite significant efforts, retaining teachers remains a global challenge. This qualitative study examined the impact of job crafting on work-life balance, job satisfaction, and burnout among teachers in some private schools in Karachi, Pakistan, taking into account their working environment. Through thematic analysis, the research identified key practices that enabled teachers to thrive in their institutions for at least five years. These included time management, building social support networks, prioritising tasks, and engaging in professional development. These strategies helped teachers combat burnout, achieve work-life balance, and find job satisfaction. While acknowledging the study's limitations, these findings offer valuable insights to Pakistani educational institutions seeking to foster a healthy, efficient, and proactive teaching workforce.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-025-25945-6.