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    "description": "Kottappuram Central School,(kcs) Kottappuram, established 1992, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Palakkad, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Basketball Coach. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.2 LPA–₹5.0 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols.\n\nRequirements:\n- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.",
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  "descriptionText": "Kottappuram Central School,(kcs) Kottappuram, established 1992, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Palakkad, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Basketball Coach. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.2 LPA–₹5.0 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols.\n\nRequirements:\n• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.",
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    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach",
      "body": "Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks."
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      "id": "board-context",
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      "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Palakkad), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Kottappuram Central School,(kcs) Kottappuram follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Basketball Coach salary in Palakkad?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Basketball Coach pay in Palakkad rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Basketball Coach?",
      "a": "Most Basketball Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    }
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