Summary: | This study aims to determine the level of satisfaction with professional work among teachers of physical
education and sport and those teaching other general subjects. Methods: The following scientific research
methods were applied: a questionnaire on satisfaction with the pedagogical work, variation, and
comparative analysis. Results: a tendency towards high levels of satisfaction among teachers in physical
education and sport and those teaching general educational subjects, the empirical research results showed
high satisfaction with the time commitment. It is indisputable that teachers’ professional work is with a
cause aimed at building students’ mental, physical, intellectual, and emotional development, which
inevitably places the teaching profession among those of high social importance. Therefore, for teachers
to fully fulfill their work commitments, they must feel satisfied with their professional work in all aspects
and dimensions. Conclusion: Based on the analyzed data, it was possible to outline the main
characteristics of professional work satisfaction among teachers (men and women) and to look for
differences depending on the subject they teach.
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