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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur
- City
- Rayagada
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur in Rayagada, Odisha is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur, established 2022, is a secondary school in Rayagada, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹21.8 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the average Principal salary in Rayagada?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Rayagada varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
Does Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Rayagada offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur
Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur
- Founded
- 2022
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- ASUTOSH SIBASANKAR SAHOO
- Affiliation #
- 1520447
Eklavya Model Residential School, Chandrapur is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Rayagada, Odisha.
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