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  "descriptionText": "Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a Head of School.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nChetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Khadki, Pune.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
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      "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context."
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      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "body": "Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle."
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      "q": "What questions are asked in a Head of School — Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/principal."
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    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
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    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Head of School — Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School — Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Pune, Maharashtra. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Head of School — Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad English Medium School listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    }
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