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Principal

₹11L – ₹25L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 4 Sept
Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odishafull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sainik School
City
Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹25L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Sept 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Join the faculty at Sainik School as a Principal in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: Sainik School in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.8 LPA – ₹25.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sainik School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Where exactly is Sainik School located?

The school is in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

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Role details

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About the school

Sainik School

Key facts about Sainik School

Key facts
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Khurda , Bhubaneswar, Khurda , Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha, 751024

Sainik School Bhubaneswar was started by Late Shri Biju Patnaik Chief Minister of Orissa on 15 Jan 1962 in an adhoc government accommodation. The new building and infrastructure was brought up within two years at the present location under personal care of Shri Biju Patnaik and was inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 08 Jan 1964.

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