HOD English — Vidyaniketan English Medium School Vacancy at Vidyaniketan English Medium School, Pune
Vidyaniketan English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Vidyaniketan English Medium School
- School
- Vidyaniketan English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.4L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidyaniketan English Medium School, a State Board school in Pune, 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: Established in 2005, Vidyaniketan English Medium School is a premier private institution located in Chakan, Pune. Affiliated with the State Board, we offer quality education up to Class 10 with English as the primary medium of instruction. Our mission is to nurture young minds with a balanced focus on academics, co-curricular activities, and values. With a student-teacher ratio of 40:1, we ensure personalized attention for holistic development. Spread across a spacious 25,000 sq. ft. campus, we create a vibrant learning environment in a day school format. At Vidyaniketan, we emphasize multilingual proficiency, offering English, Hindi, and Marathi, and we proudly support scholarships to encourage academic excellence.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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.
About Vidyaniketan English Medium School
Established in 2005, Vidyaniketan English Medium School is a premier private institution located in Chakan, Pune. Affiliated with the State Board, we offer quality education up to Class 10 with English as the primary medium of instruction. Our mission is to nurture young minds with a balanced focus on academics, co-curricular activities, and values. With a student-teacher ratio of 40:1, we ensure personalized attention for holistic development. Spread across a spacious 25,000 sq. ft. campus, we create a vibrant learning environment in a day school format. At Vidyaniketan, we emphasize multilingual proficiency, offering English, Hindi, and Marathi, and we proudly support scholarships to encourage academic excellence.
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