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    "description": "ST Patricks Junior College is a senior secondary school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.8 LPA–₹21.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nCore 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.\n\nQualifications 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.\n- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.",
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  "descriptionText": "ST Patricks Junior College is a senior secondary school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.8 LPA–₹21.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nCore 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.\n\nQualifications 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.\n• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.",
  "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.",
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    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
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      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "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."
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    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most the school's schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at ST Patricks Junior College?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "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 is the average HOD Science salary in Agra?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in Agra. 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 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 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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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