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    "description": "Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School has opened applications for a PGT Psychology in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1972, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as PGT Psychology, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Core responsibilities:\n- Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n- Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n- Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n- Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n- Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. Qualifications and skills:\n- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.\n- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Compensation and environment:\n- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.9 LPA – ₹3.7 LPA).\n- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
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  "descriptionText": "Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School has opened applications for a PGT Psychology in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1972, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as PGT Psychology, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Core responsibilities:\n• Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n• Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n• Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n• Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n• Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. Qualifications and skills:\n• Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n• Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n• Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n• Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.\n• Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Compensation and environment:\n• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.9 LPA – ₹3.7 LPA).\n• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Senior-secondary teaching at its best: we need a PGT who can prepare students for boards without dumbing down the subject.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.",
    "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.",
    "Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.",
    "Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.",
    "Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Psychology",
      "body": "Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students."
    },
    {
      "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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    {
      "q": "What is the average PGT Psychology salary in Thiruvananthapuram?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to PGT Psychology roles in Thiruvananthapuram. 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": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this PGT Psychology listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a PGT Psychology interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the PGT interview guide: /interview-questions/pgt-maths."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I write an application email for this PGT Psychology role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"PGT Psychology — Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "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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