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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
- City
- Gajapati
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur in Gajapati, Odisha is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur in Gajapati, Odisha is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹7.3 LPA – ₹14.6 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
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.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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 Gajapati.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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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
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
Key facts about Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DUNGU YADAVARAO
- Affiliation #
- 1520128
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya, At.-lingipur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Gajapati, Odisha.
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