Principal

₹8.1L – ₹18.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 25 Oct
● posted 8 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Khordha.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.1L – ₹18.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Khordha

₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹18.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur Bhubaneswar in Khordha, Odisha is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur Bhubaneswar, established 1989, is a senior secondary school in Khordha, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.1 LPA – ₹18.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur Bhubaneswar receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur Bhubaneswar
CBSE · Khordha · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUJATA SAHU
PRINCIPAL
1530044
AFFILIATION
Khordha, Odisha
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