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  "descriptionText": "A vacancy has opened for a Wing Head - Senior at GEMS Akademia International School in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About GEMS Akademia International School: a senior secondary institution in Kolkata, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Wing Head - Senior reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.\n• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.\n• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.7 LPA – ₹20.0 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by GEMS Akademia International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Wing Head - Senior",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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      "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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      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "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": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Wing Head - Senior role?",
      "a": "Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line \"Wing Head - Senior application — GEMS Akademia International School\"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why GEMS Akademia International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans."
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    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "GEMS Akademia International School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
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    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Wing Head - Senior?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Wing Head - Senior positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
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      "q": "Where exactly is GEMS Akademia International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I apply for this Wing Head - Senior vacancy?",
      "a": "Use the \"Apply\" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you."
    },
    {
      "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."
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