Librarian
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Key facts
- Role
- Librarian
- School
- Welham Boys' School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Dalanwala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹17L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
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Librarian
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Welham Boys' School is hiring a Librarian in Dehradun, Dalanwala. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Welham Boys' School in Dehradun, Dalanwala: a senior secondary institution, established 1937, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: as Librarian, you follow a clear daily routine aligned with school timings. The school provides training, equipment, and a structured reporting line. Day to day, you will:
- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.
- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.
- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.
- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Candidate requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.
- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.
- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.
- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.
- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.4 LPA – ₹1.6 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Welham Boys' School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Librarian role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Welham Boys' School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Welham Boys' School
Key facts about Welham Boys' School
- Founded
- 1937
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 9:1
Welham Boys' School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1937, located in Dehradun, Dalanwala. Classes follow a 9:1 student–teacher ratio.
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Interview questions & answers for Librarian
Common questions Indian schools ask for Librarian roles in Dehradun (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
2. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
3. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
4. How should I prepare for the demo lesson?
Plan a 20-25 minute segment aligned to the CBSE curriculum for the exact grade the school specifies. Include a clear objective, 2-3 questioning prompts, a short activity, and a closing check-for-understanding. Bring a printed lesson plan for the observer.
5. Why do you want to work at Welham Boys' School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Dehradun campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).