Dean — Sherwood Academy Vacancy at Sherwood Academy, Lucknow
Sherwood AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Dean — Sherwood Academy
- School
- Sherwood Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Dean — Sherwood Academy at Sherwood Academy will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sherwood Academy, a CISCE 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: Sherwood Academy is a CISCE Day School in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Dean — Sherwood Academy
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Dean — Sherwood Academy role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About Sherwood Academy
Sherwood Academy is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1989, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Sherwood Academy is a CISCE Day School in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
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Perks
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