Principal — Vidya Niketan English Medium School Opening — Vidya Niketan English Medium School, Pune
Vidya Niketan English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — 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
- ₹13L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 16–20 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Vidya Niketan English Medium School — Vidya Niketan English Medium School, Pune, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 43+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a Principal.
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 Principal — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
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.
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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