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    "description": "St.Xaviers Institution, established 1967, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹23.9 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. 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": "St.Xaviers Institution, established 1967, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹23.9 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. 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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      "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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      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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      "q": "What is the salary for this job?",
      "a": "St.Xaviers Institution lists ₹84,500–1,99,500 /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 6–11 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 St.Xaviers Institution. You can follow it under My applications.",
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