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Principal

₹7.0L – ₹21L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Sonepur, Odishafull-timePosted 20d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St. Xavier International School
City
Sonepur
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.0L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Sonepur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Sonepur — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.0L
per year
Typical
₹14.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.9L
per year

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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St. Xavier International School in Sonepur, Odisha is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. St. Xavier International School, established 2010, is a secondary school in Sonepur, 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. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.0 LPA – ₹20.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Xavier International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St. Xavier International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the average Principal salary in Sonepur?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Sonepur varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St. Xavier International School

Key facts about St. Xavier International School

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
GUPTESWAR SAHU
Affiliation #
1530367
Address
PO- S KALAPATHAR, VIA- SONEPUR, Po- S Kalapathar, Sonepur, Odisha, 767017

St. Xavier International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Sonepur, Odisha.

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