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    "description": "Nava Nalanda Santiniketan High School, established 1991, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Birbhum, West Bengal.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.3 LPA–₹24.5 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.",
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  "descriptionText": "Nava Nalanda Santiniketan High School, established 1991, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Birbhum, West Bengal.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.3 LPA–₹24.5 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level results.",
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    "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 Humanities",
      "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council."
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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 long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this HOD Humanities listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Birbhum?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Birbhum. 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": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "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 qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?",
      "a": "Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "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": "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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