Dean
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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- Punjab Convent School
- City
- Sangrur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
Dean salary in Sangrur — 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
at Punjab Convent School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 28+ years.
Job description
Overview
Punjab Convent School in Sangrur, Punjab is inviting applications for a Dean. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Punjab Convent School, established 1998, is a senior secondary campus in Sangrur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Dean leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹7.9 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Punjab Convent School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Dean job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Where exactly is Punjab Convent School located?
The school is in Sangrur, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Punjab Convent School
Key facts about Punjab Convent School
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARMJIT KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1630821
Punjab Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Sangrur, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Dean
Common questions Indian schools ask for Dean roles in Sangrur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Punjab Convent School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Sangrur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. What experience is most relevant to a Dean role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Punjab Convent School wants to picture you on day one.
3. 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 Punjab Convent School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. 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".
5. 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.
6. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Dean band in Sangrur (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.