PGT History
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT History
- School
- Akal Academy
- City
- Faridkot
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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PGT History salary in Faridkot — snapshot
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PGT History
at Akal Academy
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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
Applications are invited for a PGT History at Akal Academy in Faridkot, Punjab. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Akal Academy, established 1998, runs as a senior secondary campus in Faridkot, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as PGT History, you are a core member of the academic team — structured teaching, regular planning, assessment design, and student mentorship across the academic year. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹6.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Akal Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How do I apply for this PGT History vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Akal Academy
Key facts about Akal Academy
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sushil Sunita
- Affiliation #
- 1630340
Akal Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Faridkot, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for PGT History
Common questions Indian schools ask for PGT History roles in Faridkot (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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).
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. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the PGT History brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Akal Academy in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
5. 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.
6. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical PGT History band in Faridkot (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.