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    "description": "An opening for a HOD English in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu at Ecr International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Ecr International School, established 2017, is a senior secondary school in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:\n- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.\n- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.\n- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:\n- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.8 LPA – ₹14.2 LPA).\n- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n- Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Ecr International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "An opening for a HOD English in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu at Ecr International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Ecr International School, established 2017, is a senior secondary school in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.\n• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.\n• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:\n• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.8 LPA – ₹14.2 LPA).\n• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n• Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Ecr International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "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.",
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD English",
      "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Ecr International School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "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": "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 staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?",
      "a": "Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Ecr International School help with relocation from another city?",
      "a": "Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Viluppuram offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about \"relocation assistance\" and \"staff quarters\" in the interview — it's a common ask."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Ecr International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
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