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    "description": "Darshan Academy, Pune in Pune, Maharashtra is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Darshan Academy, Pune in Pune, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:\n- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.1 LPA – ₹21.1 LPA).\n- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n- Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Darshan Academy, Pune academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
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  "descriptionText": "Darshan Academy, Pune in Pune, Maharashtra is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Darshan Academy, Pune in Pune, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:\n• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.1 LPA – ₹21.1 LPA).\n• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n• Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Darshan Academy, Pune academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
  "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.",
    "Contribute to school events and routines as needed."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Pune",
      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Head of School role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Head of School salary in Pune?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Pune. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Head of School — Darshan Academy, Pune\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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": "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 listing is usually welcome."
    }
  ]
}