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Principal

₹11L – ₹26L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 3 Aug
Mayurbhanj, Odishafull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St.xaviers High School
City
Mayurbhanj
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Mayurbhanj

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Mayurbhanj — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.2L
per year
Typical
₹18.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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.xaviers High School has opened applications for a Principal in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St.xaviers High School, established 2014, runs as a senior secondary campus in Mayurbhanj, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.2 LPA – ₹25.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St.xaviers High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What is the average Principal salary in Mayurbhanj?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Mayurbhanj 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 questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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

Vacancies
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About the school

St.xaviers High School

Key facts about St.xaviers High School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANYASI PRADHAN
Affiliation #
1530225
Address
INDAPAHI, Indapahi, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, 757107

St.xaviers High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha.

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