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    "description": "PM SHRI Sonam Choda Lepcha Memorial Secondary School Lingdong, established 1957, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in North Sikkim, Sikkim.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.4 LPA–₹23.9 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.",
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  "descriptionText": "PM SHRI Sonam Choda Lepcha Memorial Secondary School Lingdong, established 1957, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in North Sikkim, Sikkim.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.4 LPA–₹23.9 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.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.",
  "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.",
    "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans."
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      "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."
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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": "Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Sonam Choda Lepcha Memorial Secondary School Lingdong?",
      "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (North Sikkim), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "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": "What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD English role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    }
  ]
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