HOD English — Vidya Niketan Vacancy at Vidya Niketan, Thane
Vidya NiketanKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Vidya Niketan
- School
- Vidya Niketan
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan, a No Board school in Thane, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
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.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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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