Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur
- City
- Jagatsinghapur
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.1L – ₹17.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Jagatsinghapur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Immediate opening: Head of School at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur in Jagatsinghapur, Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur in Jagatsinghapur, Odisha functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.1 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Head of School 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 Head of School roles in Jagatsinghapur.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average Head of School salary in Jagatsinghapur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Jagatsinghapur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 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.
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANOJ KUMAR NANDI
- Affiliation #
- 1520190
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Salajanga, Jagatsinghpur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Jagatsinghapur, Odisha.
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