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  "descriptionText": "Birla Open Minds International School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is hiring a PGT Biology. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: Birla Open Minds International School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2023, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a hands-on teaching role with clear classroom responsibilities. The PGT Biology is expected to plan rigorously, teach with energy, assess fairly, and contribute to school life. Core responsibilities:\n• Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n• Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n• Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n• Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n• Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. Candidate requirements:\n• Graduate/Post-graduate with a teaching qualification (B.Ed./D.El.Ed. as relevant).\n• Confident classroom presence and structured communication.\n• Familiarity with the school's curriculum framework and assessment patterns.\n• Willingness to plan thoroughly and accept peer/leader feedback.\n• Genuine interest in students' academic and personal growth. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.5 LPA – ₹6.8 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Birla Open Minds International School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PGT to take Grades XI–XII through a full board cycle — strong subject command, clear exam strategy and patient one-on-one mentoring.",
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    "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.",
    "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.",
    "Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.",
    "Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Biology",
      "body": "Drive board-exam results — pre-board cycles, doubt-clearing sessions, OMR/answer-script feedback and competitive-exam guidance."
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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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      "heading": "About teaching in Chennai",
      "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city."
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    {
      "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 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": "What questions are asked in a PGT Biology interview?",
      "a": "Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the \"Interview questions & answers\" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the average PGT Biology salary in Chennai?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, PGT Biology pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "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": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
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