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    "description": "St. Edwards School, established 1925, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla.\n\nThe school is hiring a Library Assistant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.2 LPA–₹2.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.\n- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.\n- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.\n- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.\n- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day.\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.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Edwards School, established 1925, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla.\n\nThe school is hiring a Library Assistant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.2 LPA–₹2.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.\n• Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.\n• Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.\n• Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.\n• Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day.\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.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Library Assistant",
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      "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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    {
      "q": "Where exactly is St. Edwards School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "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": "What questions are asked in a Library Assistant interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Edwards 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."
    }
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