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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- KIIT International School
- City
- Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
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Principal
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
KIIT International School is hiring a Principal in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha. A full-time role — a IB-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. KIIT International School in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha functions as a senior secondary institution — a IB-affiliated school, established 2013,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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 (₹9.8 LPA – ₹17.0 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so KIIT International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — KIIT International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why KIIT International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
KIIT International School
Key facts about KIIT International School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
KiiT International school is the ideal institution for children as it instils in them the power of positive thinking, exemplary speed of execution, insatiable desire for new information and knowledge. Children are encouraged to develop a global mindset and a penchant for out-of-box thinking. The course curriculum has been designed by benchmarking with the best practices from institutions around the world.
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