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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur
- City
- Rayagada
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur in Rayagada, Odisha is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur, established 2017, is a senior secondary school in Rayagada, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹23.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur
Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ROSHAN KUMAR SABAT
- Affiliation #
- 1520167
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Padmapur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Rayagada, Odisha.
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