Dean — St. Helen School Vacancy at St. Helen School, Kolkata
St. Helen SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Dean — St. Helen School
- School
- St. Helen School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Dean — St. Helen School at St. Helen School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 57+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Helen School, a CISCE 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: St. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Dean — St. Helen School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Dean — St. Helen School 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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
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 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.
About St. Helen School
St. Helen School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1969, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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