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    "title": "Head of School — Darwin Public School",
    "description": "Darwin Public School, a ICSE school in Chennai, 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:\n<div>We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and compassionate educators who are deeply committed to your child’s growth. Each of our teachers holds top credentials, including Montessori and ICSE certifications like AMI and CMTC, ensuring they bring both expertise and a passion for learning into the classroom.</div><div><br></div><div>To guarantee individualized attention, we maintain a 2-teacher model in every classroom. This allows us to create a rich, nurturing environment where every child is supported, challenged, and inspired. We carefully select teachers who are not only intelligent and knowledgeable but also energetic, patient, and driven by a genuine love for teaching.</div><div><br></div><div>Finding such dedicated individuals isn’t easy, but we believe it’s our responsibility to go above and beyond during the hiring process. Our goal is to ensure that the very best educators guide your child through their formative years, laying a strong foundation for their future success.</div>",
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  "descriptionText": "Darwin Public School, a ICSE school in Chennai, 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:\n\nWe are proud to have a team of highly experienced and compassionate educators who are deeply committed to your child’s growth. Each of our teachers holds top credentials, including Montessori and ICSE certifications like AMI and CMTC, ensuring they bring both expertise and a passion for learning into the classroom.\n\nTo guarantee individualized attention, we maintain a 2-teacher model in every classroom. This allows us to create a rich, nurturing environment where every child is supported, challenged, and inspired. We carefully select teachers who are not only intelligent and knowledgeable but also energetic, patient, and driven by a genuine love for teaching.\n\nFinding such dedicated individuals isn’t easy, but we believe it’s our responsibility to go above and beyond during the hiring process. Our goal is to ensure that the very best educators guide your child through their formative years, laying a strong foundation for their future success.",
  "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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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School — Darwin Public School",
      "body": "Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
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      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "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 — Darwin Public School listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "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": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "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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