
Dean — Vidya Niketan Vacancy at Vidya Niketan, Kolkata
Vidya NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Dean — Vidya Niketan
- School
- Vidya Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan, a CISCE 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: VIDYA NIKETAN - A luminous bright name among the English Medium Schools of Kolkata. The Institution aspires to prepare our young ones to be tomorrow's citizens, well equipped morally, intellectually, culturally and physically to play their respective roles both in individual and collective lives. The Institution provides not only textual education but also providing the students with the ideas so that they can sharpen their skills for the development of body, mind and soul. It organises educational tour, celebrates Independence Day, Children's Day, Teachers' Day, Tagore's Birthday, Vivekananda's Birthday etc. to infuse a spirit of cultural among its students. It also provides the play way method to teach the toddlers. Having all such facilities available here a child who is a learner in the school is bound to say that he is proud to be associated with the school.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
How do I apply for this Dean — Vidya Niketan vacancy?
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Vidya Niketan
VIDYA NIKETAN - A luminous bright name among the English Medium Schools of Kolkata. The Institution aspires to prepare our young ones to be tomorrow's citizens, well equipped morally, intellectually, culturally and physically to play their respective roles both in individual and collective lives. The Institution provides not only textual education but also providing the students with the ideas so that they can sharpen their skills for the development of body, mind and soul. It organises educational tour, celebrates Independence Day, Children's Day, Teachers' Day, Tagore's Birthday, Vivekananda's Birthday etc. to infuse a spirit of cultural among its students. It also provides the play way method to teach the toddlers. Having all such facilities available here a child who is a learner in the school is bound to say that he is proud to be associated with the school.
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