Vidya Niketan is hiring a HOD Humanities — Vidya Niketan in Thane
Vidya NiketanKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — 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
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan, a No Board school in Thane, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
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
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Vidya Niketan role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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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