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    "description": "St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana, established 2009, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Lakhimpur, Assam.\n\nThe school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.7 LPA–₹28.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana, established 2009, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Lakhimpur, Assam.\n\nThe school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.7 LPA–₹28.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School",
      "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Head of School — St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Head of School salary in Lakhimpur?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Lakhimpur. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
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