Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- DAV Public School
- City
- Jagatsinghapur
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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Principal
at DAV Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 20+ years.
Job description
Overview
DAV Public School in Jagatsinghapur, Odisha is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About the institution: DAV Public School in Jagatsinghapur, Odisha — a senior secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.0 LPA – ₹15.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with DAV Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
DAV Public School
Key facts about DAV Public School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SAMBIT SUKUMAR CHINARA
- Affiliation #
- 1530147
DAV Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Jagatsinghapur, Odisha.
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