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Way back in 1926 a group of youths, belonging to the "Oswal Community" formed a "Samiti" with an energetic exuberance to put together a "Vyayamshala" - an indigenous Indian gymnasium, for self-fitness through physical health exercises. But on looking back after more than eight decades, history unfolds the fact that this "Vyayamshala of 1926" was actually a launching pad to spark off series after series of such remarkable feats, which were not only befitting in accordance with the current times and tides but they also undeniably imprinted themselves into the social fabric in bold and colourful sketches. Even with the wash of tides, the ripples carried forward sparkling messages stretching down the time line even after the eight long decades.

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But on looking back after more than eight decades, history unfolds the fact that this \"Vyayamshala of 1926\" was actually a launching pad to spark off series after series of such remarkable feats, which were not only befitting in accordance with the current times and tides but they also undeniably imprinted themselves into the social fabric in bold and colourful sketches. Even with the wash of tides, the ripples carried forward sparkling messages stretching down the time line even after the eight long decades.", "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring for a school-side role with practical day-to-day responsibilities and steady team support.", "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Dean — Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research", "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Dean — Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research 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 Coordinator interview guide: /interview-questions/academic-coordinator." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this Dean — Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "q": "What is the average Dean — Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research salary in Kolkata?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Dean — Mahavir Institute Of Education And Research pay in Kolkata rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification." } ] }