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    "description": "Amrutam International School, established 2022, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.4 LPA–₹15.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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": "Amrutam International School, established 2022, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.4 LPA–₹15.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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.",
  "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.",
    "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Science",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Ahmedabad",
      "body": "Ahmedabad's K-12 market spans GSEB, CBSE and ICSE, with a growing international-school footprint."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
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    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
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    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
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    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Science role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
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