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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada
- City
- Mayurbhanj
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Middle Class
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada is looking for a Principal in Mayurbhanj, Odisha to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada, established 2024, is a middle school campus in Mayurbhanj, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹12.4 LPA – ₹17.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Principal role?
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Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Mayurbhanj.
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada
Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Middle Class
- Principal
- PANDIT ALEXANDER KHAN KHANA
- Affiliation #
- 1520501
Eklavya Model Residential School (emrs) Kaptipada is a middle class affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha.
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