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    "description": "Sree Sankara Vidyalayam English Medium School, established 1995, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Librarian. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.3 LPA–₹3.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols.",
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  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level",
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  "descriptionText": "Sree Sankara Vidyalayam English Medium School, established 1995, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Librarian. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.3 LPA–₹3.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n• Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n• Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n• Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n• Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a Librarian who can turn the library into the most-used room in the school — through programmes, displays and a smart collection.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.",
    "Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.",
    "Curate and maintain the library collection.",
    "Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.",
    "Manage circulation, cataloguing and digital subscriptions."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Librarian",
      "body": "Oversee acquisitions, cataloguing (Dewey/automated), reading-time sessions and digital subscriptions."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Sree Sankara Vidyalayam English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Librarian role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Sree Sankara Vidyalayam English Medium 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": "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."
    }
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