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    "description": "St. Mary's School, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Patiala, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Library Assistant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹1.4 LPA–₹3.6 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\nRequirements:\n- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.\n- Reliability — on time, every working day.\n- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.\n- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.\n- A professional, service-oriented attitude.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Mary's School, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Patiala, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Library Assistant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹1.4 LPA–₹3.6 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\nRequirements:\n• Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.\n• Reliability — on time, every working day.\n• Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.\n• Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.\n• A professional, service-oriented attitude.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
    "Partner with the relevant department leads.",
    "Maintain accurate records of work completed.",
    "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.",
    "Contribute to school events and routines as needed."
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  "enrichment": [
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Library Assistant",
      "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Library Assistant 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": "How do I write an application email for this Library Assistant role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Library Assistant — St. Mary's School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Mary's 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": "Where exactly is St. Mary's School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Patiala, Punjab. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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."
    }
  ]
}