Nursery Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Nursery Teacher
- School
- Slate - The School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- nan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Sept 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 25+ years.
Job description
Overview
Slate - The School requires a Nursery Teacher in Hyderabad, nan for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Slate - The School in Hyderabad, nan — a secondary setup, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Nursery Teacher, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.9 LPA – ₹6.6 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Slate - The School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Slate - The School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Can I negotiate the salary at Slate - The School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Where exactly is Slate - The School located?
The school is in Hyderabad, nan. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What is the average Nursery Teacher salary in Hyderabad?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Nursery Teacher roles in Hyderabad. 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.
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Key facts about Slate - The School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
It’s been a remarkable journey, dedicated to making a qualitative difference in the lives of tens of thousands of children and their aspirational parents. Recognised as one of the best Schools in Hyderabad, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, Slate- The School was born from Vasireddy Amarnath’s deep reflection on the commercialisation and flaws within the education system, which often lacked values and relevance for both the present and future. Founded in 2001 by Vasireddy Educational Society, SLATE – The School was envisioned as a beacon of quality, value-based education. The school aims to improve ethical standards in education while embracing a forward-thinking approach that preserves traditional values and prepares students for a global future. Through its innovative practices, SLATE continues to transform the educational landscape, shaping well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in a global society.
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