Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Satya Sai School
- City
- Cuttack
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sri Satya Sai School is looking for a Principal in Cuttack, Odisha to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Sri Satya Sai School in Cuttack, Odisha functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1983,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹19.8 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. Submit your application here so Sri Satya Sai School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Principal 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Satya Sai School
Key facts about Sri Satya Sai School
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SMITA DAS
- Affiliation #
- 1530028
Sri Satya Sai School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Cuttack, Odisha.
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