Dean — Vidya Niketan Opening — Vidya Niketan, Thane
Vidya NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Dean — Vidya Niketan
- School
- Vidya Niketan
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹3.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan, a No Board school in Thane, 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 means Home of Knowledge.It expresses the same quality of affection towards the students as would be evident in any home towards the children. It is one of the best schools in Dombivli East. The desire to introduce a ‘student oriented’ and ‘parent friendly’ school was always felt in the city of Dombivli. Moreover, with change in social, economic & cultural conditions in our society, there was always a need of a school which will provide the physical, psychological & intellectual training to the students and help them, guide them to become responsible and patriotic Indians. The only way to put these thoughts in practice was to launch a school which will impart relevant, contemporary education with the help of competent & dedicated teachers and modern teaching techniques.
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About Vidya Niketan
Vidya Niketan means Home of Knowledge.It expresses the same quality of affection towards the students as would be evident in any home towards the children. It is one of the best schools in Dombivli East . The desire to introduce a ‘student oriented’ and ‘parent friendly’ school was always felt in the city of Dombivli. Moreover, with change in social, economic & cultural conditions in our society, there was always a need of a school which will provide the physical, psychological & intellectual training to the students and help them, guide them to become responsible and patriotic Indians. The only way to put these thoughts in practice was to launch a school which will impart relevant, contemporary education with the help of competent & dedicated teachers and modern teaching techniques.
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