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    "description": "A vacancy has opened for a Counsellor at B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point in Ludhiana, Punjab. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point is a senior secondary school in Ludhiana, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: the Counsellor provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. Responsibilities:\n- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.\n- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.\n- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.\n- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.\n- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Candidate requirements:\n- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.3 LPA – ₹3.7 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.",
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  "descriptionText": "A vacancy has opened for a Counsellor at B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point in Ludhiana, Punjab. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point is a senior secondary school in Ludhiana, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: the Counsellor provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. Responsibilities:\n• Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.\n• Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.\n• Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.\n• Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.\n• Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Candidate requirements:\n• Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n• Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n• Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n• Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n• Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.3 LPA – ₹3.7 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.",
    "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.",
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Counsellor",
      "body": "Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Counsellor role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ludhiana), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at B.C.M Sr.Sec School Focal Point?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Counsellor salary in Ludhiana?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Counsellor pay in Ludhiana rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    }
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