Dean — Nava Nalanda High School

Nava Nalanda High School· Est. 1967 · State Board · Kolkata
₹1.8L – ₹3.2LState Boardfull-timeOn-site1–5 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 3 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1967.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

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  5. HOD
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  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹1.8L – ₹3.2L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDrama

Pay benchmark — Dean — Nava Nalanda High School in Kolkata

₹21.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹1.8L – ₹3.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹3.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Nava Nalanda High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Dean — Nava Nalanda High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Nava Nalanda High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, 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: Nava Nalanda High School is a State Board Day School in Lake Gardens, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Dean — Nava Nalanda High School

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Nava Nalanda High School
State Board · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Kolkata, West Bengal
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