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    "description": "Shree Vidyadhiraja Seva Mission School, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.8 LPA–₹24.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\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. Qualifications and skills:\n- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.",
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  "descriptionText": "Shree Vidyadhiraja Seva Mission School, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.8 LPA–₹24.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\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. Qualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.",
  "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.",
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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": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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    {
      "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": "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": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Humanities — Shree Vidyadhiraja Seva Mission School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Shree Vidyadhiraja Seva Mission School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
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