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    "title": "Head of School — Elias Meyer School And Tt",
    "description": "Elias Meyer School And Tt, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n- Mentor faculty and coordinators\n- Engage with parents and the management committee\n- Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n- 8-20 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\n<p>The Elias Meyer Free School Talmud and Torah, which is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, Delhi (ICSE) and the Indian School Certificate Examination Delhi (ISC). The medium of Instruction is English, originally established as a Jewish Boys and Girls school in 1881, holds a significant place in Kolkata's educational history. Over the years, it underwent several transformations, culminating in its leadership under Elias Meyer and Mr. Arakie in 1909. Under their guidance, the school experienced remarkable growth, supported by a thriving student population. Following Meyer's passing, his widow ensured the school's continuity by establishing a trust fund, leading to its renaming as The Elias Meyer Boy's School and Talmud Torah.</p>",
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    "jobBenefits": "Alumni Association; Medical Room; AC Classes; Debate; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Auditorium/Media Room; Science Lab; Computer Lab",
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  "descriptionText": "Elias Meyer School And Tt, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nThe Elias Meyer Free School Talmud and Torah, which is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, Delhi (ICSE) and the Indian School Certificate Examination Delhi (ISC). The medium of Instruction is English, originally established as a Jewish Boys and Girls school in 1881, holds a significant place in Kolkata's educational history. Over the years, it underwent several transformations, culminating in its leadership under Elias Meyer and Mr. Arakie in 1909. Under their guidance, the school experienced remarkable growth, supported by a thriving student population. Following Meyer's passing, his widow ensured the school's continuity by establishing a trust fund, leading to its renaming as The Elias Meyer Boy's School and Talmud Torah.",
  "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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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School — Elias Meyer School And Tt",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
    },
    {
      "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 Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "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 is the average Head of School — Elias Meyer School And Tt salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School — Elias Meyer School And Tt pay in Kolkata rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "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": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Head of School — Elias Meyer School And Tt interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/principal."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ]
}