Dean

Preferred candidate profile

Recently retired senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces, Police Services or Civil Services who are looking for a meaningful second career in education. A distinguished career in command, administration or institutional leadership.

• Experience managing people, organisations and complex situations.
• Strong judgement, maturity and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with students, parents, teachers and senior management.
• A genuine interest in education, youth development and mentoring.
• Good command of English. Fluency in Telugu strongly preferred.

Role & responsibilities

Institutional standards and governance

• Work with the Principal and School Management on institutional matters.
• Strengthen student codes of conduct, campus guidelines and school standards.
• Ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly.
• Identify weaknesses in school processes and recommend practical fixes.
• Support the leadership team in holding standards across the school community.

Parent relations and community engagement

• Build professional relationships between the school and parents.
• Handle escalated parent concerns with clear, fair and constructive communication.
• Help parents understand school policies, processes and decisions.
• Support teachers and administrators in maintaining a consistent approach to parent interactions.

Student discipline, mentorship and culture

• Set and hold standards of discipline, conduct, respect and accountability.
• Take an active role in student mentoring and pastoral care.
• Guide students on leadership, responsibility, citizenship, life skills and values.
• Conduct talks, discussions and programmes that build character.

Key skills

Ex-Servicemen, Retired Defence Officer, Ex Army Officer, Second Career, School Administration, Student Affairs, Discipline, Mentoring, Pastoral Care, Parent Relations, Institutional Governance, Policy Implementation, Leadership, Public Speaking, Telugu