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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri
- City
- Gajapati
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹15.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri in Gajapati, Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About the institution: Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri in Gajapati, Odisha — a secondary setup, established 2024, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.4 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Does Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Gajapati 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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Siddhartha Varma
- Affiliation #
- 1520511
Eklavya Model Residential School R.udayagiri is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Gajapati, Odisha.
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