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    "description": "Holy Mary Central School, established 1987, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Alappuzha, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Office Assistant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹4.1 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events.\n\nRequirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).",
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  "descriptionText": "Holy Mary Central School, established 1987, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Alappuzha, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Office Assistant. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.6 LPA–₹4.1 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n• Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n• Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n• Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n• Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events.\n\nRequirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need someone for back-office admin: data entry, document filing, parent comms and routine compliance.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Maintain records, registers and routine MIS.",
    "Run vendor coordination for day-to-day school needs.",
    "Support event logistics across the year.",
    "Handle parent communication and documentation.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Office Assistant",
      "body": "Run back-office admin: data entry, document filing, parent communication and routine compliance."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Holy Mary Central School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Holy Mary Central School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Office Assistant role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Office Assistant — Holy Mary Central School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Office Assistant salary in Alappuzha?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Office Assistant pay in Alappuzha rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Office Assistant 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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Alappuzha), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ]
}