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    "description": "Bishop Cotton Boys School, established 1865, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.7 LPA–₹16.8 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. Ideal 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.",
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    "jobBenefits": "Family health cover; Workshop sponsorship; Relocation support; Festival bonus; Subsidised meals",
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  "descriptionText": "Bishop Cotton Boys School, established 1865, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.7 LPA–₹16.8 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. Ideal 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.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.",
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    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
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      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
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      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
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      "body": "This is a **boarding school**, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Bengaluru",
      "body": "Bengaluru's school sector is led by international and IB schools, with year-round hiring for experienced subject teachers."
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      "q": "What is the salary for this job?",
      "a": "Bishop Cotton Boys School lists ₹72,000–1,40,000 /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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        "label": "Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure"
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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 7–9 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 Bishop Cotton Boys School. You can follow it under My applications.",
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