Lucknow: Dean — Play Way Academy Job at Play Way Academy
Play Way AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Dean — Play Way Academy
- School
- Play Way Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Dean — Play Way Academy at Play Way Academy, Lucknow. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 36+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Play Way Academy, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Play Way Academy is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Dean — Play Way Academy
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Dean — Play Way Academy role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About Play Way Academy
Play Way Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Play Way Academy is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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