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    "title": "Gatekeeper — DPS Academy",
    "description": "DPS Academy, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a Gatekeeper.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment\n- Coordinate with vendors and support staff\n- Follow safety and security protocols at all times\n- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly\n\nRequirements:\n- 0-3 years of relevant experience\n- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nD P S Academy is a well-established private educational institution located at Ram Leela Maidan, Ashok Road, Itaunja, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. We are committed to providing quality education and fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the academic and personal growth of our students.\n\nWe follow the State Board curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs align with local and national academic standards. Our medium of instruction is English, while we also emphasize Hindi, enabling students to excel in both languages and develop strong communication skills.\n\nThe academic session at D P S Academy runs from April to March, and our school operates as a Day School with classes from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We cater to Secondary level students, preparing them for higher education and beyond by focusing on building strong foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.",
    "datePosted": "2026-06-01T04:51:10.295699+00:00",
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    "industry": "Education",
    "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Washrooms; Debate; Music; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance; Picnics and excursion; Gardening; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Computer Lab",
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  "board": "State Board",
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  "descriptionText": "DPS Academy, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a Gatekeeper.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment\n• Coordinate with vendors and support staff\n• Follow safety and security protocols at all times\n• Report issues to the maintenance head promptly\n\nRequirements:\n• 0-3 years of relevant experience\n• Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nD P S Academy is a well-established private educational institution located at Ram Leela Maidan, Ashok Road, Itaunja, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. We are committed to providing quality education and fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the academic and personal growth of our students.\n\nWe follow the State Board curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs align with local and national academic standards. Our medium of instruction is English, while we also emphasize Hindi, enabling students to excel in both languages and develop strong communication skills.\n\nThe academic session at D P S Academy runs from April to March, and our school operates as a Day School with classes from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We cater to Secondary level students, preparing them for higher education and beyond by focusing on building strong foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring for a school-side role with practical day-to-day responsibilities and steady team support.",
  "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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  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Gatekeeper — DPS Academy",
      "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Lucknow",
      "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at DPS Academy?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Gatekeeper — DPS Academy interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "DPS Academy follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "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 (Lucknow), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    }
  ]
}