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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Gayatri Central Academy
- City
- Keonjhar
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 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
Gayatri Central Academy in Keonjhar, Odisha is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Gayatri Central Academy in Keonjhar, Odisha is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.8 LPA – ₹21.7 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Gayatri Central Academy instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Does Gayatri Central Academy help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Keonjhar 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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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Key facts about Gayatri Central Academy
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MONAJ KUMAR JHA
- Affiliation #
- 1530374
Gayatri Central Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Keonjhar, Odisha.
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