Principal — Nalanda Public School, Cuttack
Est. 2003 · senior secondary · English medium · At/post : Bhatapada
₹10.6L – ₹19.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Feb
● posted 30 Oct
Job description
Overview
Nalanda Public School, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Cuttack, Odisha.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.6 LPA–₹19.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Why apply
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 handle
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Cuttack.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Nalanda Public School
CBSE · Cuttack · Est. 2003
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JASASWINI PATTANAYAK
PRINCIPAL
1530185
AFFILIATION
Cuttack, Odisha
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