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    "description": "BIRLA OPEN MINDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AMBIKAPUR — a CBSE boarding school in Ambikapur — is hiring a HOD Science.\n\n**Responsibilities**\n- Lead the department: planning, delivery quality, and outcomes\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and PD sessions\n- Own curriculum mapping and assessment calendars\n- Coordinate with the leadership on academic reporting and parent communication\n- Represent the department in academic review meetings\n\n**Requirements**\n- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. (mandatory)\n- 5+ years of teaching, of which 2+ in a leadership / lead-teacher role\n- Strong pedagogy, planning, and people-management skills\n- Fluency in academic tracking tools and data-driven reviews\n\n**What we offer**\n- Leadership-track compensation\n- Direct partnership with the principal on academic strategy\n- Formal leadership development pathway\n- Autonomy to shape department culture and practices",
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  "descriptionText": "BIRLA OPEN MINDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AMBIKAPUR — a CBSE boarding school in Ambikapur — is hiring a HOD Science.\n\nResponsibilities\n• Lead the department: planning, delivery quality, and outcomes\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and PD sessions\n• Own curriculum mapping and assessment calendars\n• Coordinate with the leadership on academic reporting and parent communication\n• Represent the department in academic review meetings\n\nRequirements\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. (mandatory)\n• 5+ years of teaching, of which 2+ in a leadership / lead-teacher role\n• Strong pedagogy, planning, and people-management skills\n• Fluency in academic tracking tools and data-driven reviews\n\nWhat we offer\n• Leadership-track compensation\n• Direct partnership with the principal on academic strategy\n• Formal leadership development pathway\n• Autonomy to shape department culture and practices",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level results.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "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": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Science salary in Ambikapur?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Ambikapur rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Boarding schools usually offer on-campus accommodation (free or subsidised), often with meals. This is confirmed in the offer letter along with any allied duties."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    }
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