Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Academic Heights Public School
- City
- Balangir
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹8.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Academic Heights Public School in Balangir, Odisha is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Academic Heights Public School, established 2012, runs as a secondary campus in Balangir, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.1 LPA – ₹8.6 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Academic Heights Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Academic Heights Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Academic Heights Public School
Key facts about Academic Heights Public School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHAPALA MISHRA
- Affiliation #
- 1530413
Academic Heights Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Balangir, Odisha.
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