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    "description": "Balsam Academy in Vellore, Tamilnadu is hiring a Library Assistant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Balsam Academy in Vellore, Tamilnadu operates as a secondary school, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a dependable, full-time role with structured tasks. The Library Assistant follows safety norms, respects school protocols, and maintains professionalism throughout the day. Day to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n- A clean track record and verifiable references.\n- The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Compensation and environment:\n- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹1.7 LPA – ₹3.3 LPA).\n- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Balsam Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
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  "descriptionText": "Balsam Academy in Vellore, Tamilnadu is hiring a Library Assistant. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Balsam Academy in Vellore, Tamilnadu operates as a secondary school, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a dependable, full-time role with structured tasks. The Library Assistant follows safety norms, respects school protocols, and maintains professionalism throughout the day. Day to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n• The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n• A clean track record and verifiable references.\n• The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n• A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Compensation and environment:\n• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹1.7 LPA – ₹3.3 LPA).\n• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Balsam Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring for a school-side role with practical day-to-day responsibilities and steady team support.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
    "Partner with the relevant department leads.",
    "Maintain accurate records of work completed.",
    "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Library Assistant",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Library Assistant?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Library Assistant positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Balsam Academy?",
      "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": "What is the average Library Assistant salary in Vellore?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Library Assistant pay in Vellore rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Library Assistant interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "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 (Vellore), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    }
  ]
}