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    "description": "Applications are open for a Principal at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Howrah, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established 2006, runs as a senior secondary campus in Howrah, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core 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. 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.\n- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.\n- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:\n- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).\n- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
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  "descriptionText": "Applications are open for a Principal at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Howrah, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established 2006, runs as a senior secondary campus in Howrah, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core 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. 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.\n• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.\n• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:\n• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).\n• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
  "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.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.",
    "Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.",
    "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."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal",
      "body": "Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "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 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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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": "What qualifications are required for a Principal?",
      "a": "Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    }
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