Vidyaniketan English Medium School is hiring a Principal — Vidyaniketan English Medium School in Pune
Vidyaniketan English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — 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
- ₹9.9L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vidyaniketan 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: 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
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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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