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    "title": "HOD English — DPS Academy",
    "description": "DPS Academy, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a HOD English.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n- Monitor student academic outcomes\n- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n- 5-12 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\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.",
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    "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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  "descriptionText": "DPS Academy, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a HOD English.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n• Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n• Monitor student academic outcomes\n• Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\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": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
    "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.",
    "Run weekly department meetings.",
    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
    "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans."
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  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD English — DPS Academy",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
    },
    {
      "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": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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 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": "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": "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at DPS Academy?",
      "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": "Where exactly is DPS Academy located?",
      "a": "The school is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD English — DPS Academy salary in Lucknow?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English — DPS Academy roles in Lucknow. 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": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    }
  ]
}