Head of School — Vidya Niketan English Medium School Vacancy at Vidya Niketan English Medium School, Pune
Vidya Niketan English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
- School
- Vidya Niketan English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Head of School — Vidya Niketan English Medium School at Vidya Niketan English Medium School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 43+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a Head of School.
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:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vidya Niketan English Medium School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
About Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1983, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
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