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Principal

₹12L – ₹17L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Ganjam, Odishafull-timePosted 26d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Gyana Vikash English Medium School
City
Ganjam
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ganjam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Gyana Vikash English Medium School in Ganjam, Odisha as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Gyana Vikash English Medium School, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Ganjam, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.1 LPA – ₹16.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Gyana Vikash English Medium School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

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.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

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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.

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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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About the school

Gyana Vikash English Medium School

Key facts about Gyana Vikash English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
USHARANI PANDA
Affiliation #
1530221
Address
GOVINDPUR,LAXMIPUR, Govindpur, Ganjam, Odisha, 761003

Gyana Vikash English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Ganjam, Odisha.

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