ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
—— This study investigates the relationship between school heads’ perceived levels of ethical leadership and their perceptions of the school climate, focusing on factors such as safety, teacher collaboration, student engagement, and respectful relationships. The findings reveal significant positive correlations between ethical leadership dimensions such as moral authority, leadership by example, and walking the talk and key elements of a positive school climate. School heads who demonstrate strong ethical leadership tend to foster environments where teachers collaborate effectively, students are engaged, and relationships are characterized by mutual respect and safety. These outcomes underscore the critical role of ethical leadership in shaping a supportive and productive educational setting.The study also highlights the complexity of ethical leadership, showing that traits like ethical blind spots and expediency influence the overall perception of leadership effectiveness. School climate variables were found to interrelate, suggesting that improvements in one area, such as teacher collaboration, can positively impact others, including student engagement and respectful relationships. Keywords: Ethical Leadership, School Climate, Teacher Collaboration, Student Engagement, Educational Leadership