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    "description": "National Model High School, a No Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Science.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n- Monitor student academic outcomes\n- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n- 5-12 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\n<p style=\"text-align-removed:center\">Established in 1994 by Mr. Madhab Chandra Ghosh, National Model High School began its journey in Michael Nagar, Jessore Road, Kolkata. From its inception, the school prioritized academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. Over the years, it has grown into a beacon of educational excellence, remaining committed to nurturing students&#39; potential and fostering a legacy of success.&nbsp;</p>",
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  "descriptionText": "National Model High School, a No Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Science.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n• Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n• Monitor student academic outcomes\n• Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\nEstablished in 1994 by Mr. Madhab Chandra Ghosh, National Model High School began its journey in Michael Nagar, Jessore Road, Kolkata. From its inception, the school prioritized academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. Over the years, it has grown into a beacon of educational excellence, remaining committed to nurturing students' potential and fostering a legacy of success.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level results.",
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    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
    "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.",
    "Run weekly department meetings.",
    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Science — National Model High School",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Science — National Model High School?",
      "a": "Most HOD Science — National Model High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is National Model High School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. 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": "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": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Science — National Model High School 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 non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "National Model High School follows the NO BOARD curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "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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