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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- St. Xaviers High School,
- City
- Keonjhar
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in Keonjhar — snapshot
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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
St. Xaviers High School, in Keonjhar, Odisha is hiring a Head of School. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St. Xaviers High School, established 2007, is a senior secondary campus in Keonjhar, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹21.2 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Xaviers High School,. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Can I negotiate the salary at St. Xaviers High School,?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Xaviers High School, follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Where exactly is St. Xaviers High School, located?
The school is in Keonjhar, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Key facts about St. Xaviers High School,
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DIBYA KISHOR PRADHAN
- Affiliation #
- 1530157
St. Xaviers High School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Keonjhar, Odisha.
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