Dean — Deepalaya School Vacancy at Deepalaya School, Delhi
Deepalaya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Dean — Deepalaya School
- School
- Deepalaya School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Deepalaya School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Dean.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Deepalaya was founded on July 16, 1979, with five children, two teachers and 17,500 rupees/investments from visionaries from seven like-minded founding members. At that time, preschool education had just begun. Since then, Deepalaya School has made great progress. Deepalaya is the "House of Light", Delhi's largest non-governmental organization, providing services to economically marginalized children, their families and communities in Delhi and some rural areas in Haryana and Uttarakhand. Provide quality education and training. Deepalaya has established 337 formal and non-formal education centers. It has four regular schools in Delhi, one in Haryana and one in Uttar Pradesh. DSKE is one of them.
Common questions about this role
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 qualifications are required for a Dean — Deepalaya School?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Dean — Deepalaya School positions.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
About Deepalaya School
Deepalaya was founded on July 16, 1979, with five children, two teachers and 17,500 rupees/investments from visionaries from seven like-minded founding members. At that time, preschool education had just begun. Since then, Deepalaya School has made great progress. Deepalaya is the "House of Light", Delhi's largest non-governmental organization, providing services to economically marginalized children, their families and communities in Delhi and some rural areas in Haryana and Uttarakhand. Provide quality education and training. Deepalaya has established 337 formal and non-formal education centers. It has four regular schools in Delhi, one in Haryana and one in Uttar Pradesh. DSKE is one of them.
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