Dean
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Key facts
- Role
- Dean
- School
- St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹9.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
Dean salary in Chandigarh — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
Dean
at St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School is recruiting a Dean in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. School profile: St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a senior secondary setup, established 1983, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Dean, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.8 LPA – ₹9.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a ICSE 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?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
Where exactly is St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I write an application email for this Dean role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Dean application — St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the average Dean salary in Chandigarh?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Dean roles in Chandigarh. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
Key facts about St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
International Christian Education Foundation is a Registered Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The Society established, owns and administers three English-Medium, Co-Educational institutions in the name of St. Xavier's Schools at Chandigarh, Panchkula and S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali. It is an organization founded by Educationists who have had rich experience in the field of education. It is a Society comprising completely of Christians. The Chairman and Founder, Mr. Andrew John Gosain has had a teaching assosiation with French and Irish Missionaries spanning over 30 years. He had a dream to give to the nation a constructive and vital impetus in the field of education and nation building. After a struggle of over two decades,through the blessings of the Almighty and his selfless, determined commitment, today we see a bearing of fruit in the form of three schools mentioned below.
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Interview questions & answers for Dean
Common questions Indian schools ask for Dean roles in Chandigarh (ICSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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 — St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School wants to picture you on day one.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Dean band in Chandigarh (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.
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 St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. 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.
5. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
6. 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".