Dean
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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- Ambition Academy
- City
- Varanasi
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Dean salary in Varanasi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Dean
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Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Ambition Academy as a Dean in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Ambition Academy in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Dean leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.4 LPA – ₹8.3 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Ambition Academy will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Dean listing is usually welcome.
What is the average Dean salary in Varanasi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Dean roles in Varanasi. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What is the salary for this Dean 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Ambition Academy
Key facts about Ambition Academy
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NAMWAR UPADHYAY
- Affiliation #
- 2132981
Ambition Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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