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    "description": "Puthiyakavu Central School, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kollam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Driver. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹1.3 LPA–₹1.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols.",
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  "descriptionText": "Puthiyakavu Central School, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kollam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Driver. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹1.3 LPA–₹1.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n• Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n• Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n• Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n• Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Driver role is for an experienced commercial driver who treats child safety as the non-negotiable.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Report any incident, near-miss or maintenance need immediately.",
    "Maintain trip, fuel and mileage logs.",
    "Support the transport in-charge on roster changes and event-day duties.",
    "Follow the agreed route and avoid unauthorised stops.",
    "Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle checks (brakes, tyres, lights, fuel)."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Driver",
      "body": "Drive a school bus on a fixed route, maintain student attendance on board, perform daily vehicle checks and ensure on-time arrivals."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Driver salary in Kollam?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Driver pay in Kollam rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE Driver job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "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 (Kollam), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "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": "What qualifications are required for a Driver?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Driver positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "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": "What does a driver's day look like?",
      "a": "Morning pickup runs from ~6:30 AM to school start, then afternoon drop after school dispersal. Mid-day involves vehicle parking, refuelling and pre-trip checks."
    }
  ]
}