Dean — The Crescent School Opening — The Crescent School, Kolkata
The Crescent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Dean — The Crescent School
- School
- The Crescent School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Crescent School, a State Board 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: The Crescent School was founded by a young Philanthropist, Shaikh Shamsher Alam, in the year 2002 to impart quality education in a well disciplined and healthy environment, and to create an impetus for equal opportunity in the society. The school is declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The school is affiliated to both West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
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How much experience do I need for this Dean — The Crescent School role?
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About The Crescent School
The Crescent School was founded by a young Philanthropist, Shaikh Shamsher Alam, in the year 2002 to impart quality education in a well disciplined and healthy environment, and to create an impetus for equal opportunity in the society. The school is declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The school is affiliated to both West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.
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