PGT Psychology
at Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga · Shivamogga · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT Psychology
- School
- Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga
- City
- Shivamogga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 27+ years.
Job description
Overview
Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga is hiring a PGT Psychology in Shivamogga, Karnataka. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga, established 1999, is a senior secondary campus in Shivamogga, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the PGT Psychology works inside the academic team and reports into the section head. The role is full-time and aligned with the published calendar, including assessment windows and parent meetings. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.
- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.
- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.
- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.
- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.1 LPA – ₹6.2 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What questions are asked in a PGT Psychology interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Where exactly is Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga located?
The school is in Shivamogga, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- THEJASWINI
- Affiliation #
- 820063
Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Shimoga is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
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