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    "description": "Stepping Stone Convent is a senior secondary school in Nalanda, Bihar.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Mathematics. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.1 LPA–₹21.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\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.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.",
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  "descriptionText": "Stepping Stone Convent is a senior secondary school in Nalanda, Bihar.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Mathematics. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.1 LPA–₹21.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\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.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.",
  "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.",
    "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.",
    "Run weekly department meetings.",
    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Mathematics",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "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": "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 do I write an application email for this HOD Mathematics role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Mathematics — Stepping Stone Convent\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "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 is the average HOD Mathematics salary in Nalanda?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Mathematics roles in Nalanda. 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": "Where exactly is Stepping Stone Convent located?",
      "a": "The school is in Nalanda, Bihar. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    }
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