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  "descriptionText": "Jankidas Kapur Public School, a CBSE school in Sonipat, is hiring a Principal.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nJANKIDAS KAPUR PUBLIC SCHOOL is an English Medium, Co-educational, Senior Secondary School and it is an independent unit of Dewan Harnam Das Saraswati Devi Trust. This Charitable Trust was established in 1957 by Late Shri Jankidas Kapur, Founder Chairman of Atlas Cycle Industries Ltd., Sonepat, to perpetuate the memory of his parents. The trust is providing monetary support to the needy and meritorious students, specially the people of Haryana from the weaker sections alongwith providing the best environment of Education and Medical facilities in the city of Sonepat.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're looking for a Principal who can hold the academic standard, build a strong leadership team and treat every parent conversation as part of the job.",
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    "Approve and monitor the annual budget.",
    "Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.",
    "Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.",
    "Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.",
    "Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal — Jankidas Kapur Public School",
      "body": "Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "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": "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 average Principal — Jankidas Kapur Public School salary in Sonipat?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal — Jankidas Kapur Public School roles in Sonipat. 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": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Sonipat run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Principal — Jankidas Kapur Public School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Principal — Jankidas Kapur Public School — Jankidas Kapur Public School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Jankidas Kapur Public School?",
      "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": "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 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."
    }
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