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    "description": "Guru Drona Public School is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.8 LPA–₹17.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:\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": "Guru Drona Public School is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.8 LPA–₹17.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:\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": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.",
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    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD English",
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this job?",
      "a": "Guru Drona Public School lists ₹98,500–1,42,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.",
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    {
      "q": "Is a B.Ed required for this job?",
      "a": "The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can freshers apply?",
      "a": "The school asks for 7–11 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers."
    },
    {
      "q": "When is the joining date?",
      "a": "The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I apply?",
      "a": "Tap \"Apply now\" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to Guru Drona Public School. You can follow it under My applications.",
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