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    "description": "Pinnacle High International School is a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.5 LPA–₹14.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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": "Pinnacle High International School is a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.5 LPA–₹14.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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.",
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    "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 Science",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CAMBRIDGE school",
      "body": "Teaching for **Cambridge** means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Mumbai",
      "body": "Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Science — Pinnacle High International School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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