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Overview
Arafa Public School is hiring a Dean in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Arafa Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1999,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Dean is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.7 LPA – ₹25.7 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Arafa Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.