Dean
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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- Jain Public School
- City
- Shivamogga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
Dean salary in Shivamogga — 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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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 Jain Public School in Shivamogga, Karnataka as our next Dean. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Jain Public School in Shivamogga, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.3 LPA – ₹26.9 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jain Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
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.
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.
What is the average Dean salary in Shivamogga?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Dean roles in Shivamogga. 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How do I write an application email for this Dean role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Dean application — Jain Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Jain Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Jain Public School
Key facts about Jain Public School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Priyadrashini N
- Affiliation #
- 830943
Jain Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
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Interview questions & answers for Dean
Common questions Indian schools ask for Dean roles in Shivamogga (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Dean brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Jain Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. Why do you want to work at Jain Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Shivamogga campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Dean band in Shivamogga (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
6. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".