Dean
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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- St. John's School
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
Dean
at St. John's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Dean at St. John's School in Kollam, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St. John's School in Kollam, Kerala: a senior secondary institution, established 1984, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so St. John's School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Are meals provided at school?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. John's School
Key facts about St. John's School
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MARY POTHEN
- Affiliation #
- 930151
St. John's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Kollam, Kerala.
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