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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- Excellent School
- City
- Dakshina Kannada
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
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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
Excellent School is looking for a Dean in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Excellent School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Dean reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.3 LPA – ₹19.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Excellent School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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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.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Dean role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How do I apply for this Dean vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Where exactly is Excellent School located?
The school is in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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Key facts about Excellent School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHRIPRASAD
- Affiliation #
- 830636
Excellent School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
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