Dean
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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
Dean
at Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam
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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
Join the faculty at Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam as a Dean in Palakkad, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam, established 2004, runs as a secondary campus in Palakkad, Kerala — 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. What the role looks like: the Dean owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹18.9 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
What qualifications are required for a Dean?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Dean positions.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam
Key facts about Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANJIMA PRABHAKARAN
- Affiliation #
- 930964
Adi Sankara Vidya Peedam is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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