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    "title": "Driver — Orchids The International School",
    "description": "Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Driver.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment\n- Coordinate with vendors and support staff\n- Follow safety and security protocols at all times\n- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly\n\nRequirements:\n- 0-3 years of relevant experience\n- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nOrchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Velachery, Chennai.",
    "datePosted": "2026-05-28T13:08:28.933717+00:00",
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    "jobBenefits": "Alumni Association; Medical Room; Day care; Meals; Transportation; AC Classes; Wifi; Smart Classes; Washrooms; Debate; Picnics and excursion; Music"
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  "descriptionText": "Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Driver.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment\n• Coordinate with vendors and support staff\n• Follow safety and security protocols at all times\n• Report issues to the maintenance head promptly\n\nRequirements:\n• 0-3 years of relevant experience\n• Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nOrchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Velachery, Chennai.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a School Bus Driver for a fixed route — safe driving, on-time arrivals and basic vehicle care every day.",
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    "Maintain a clean and safe vehicle interior.",
    "Coordinate with the conductor on student boarding/alighting.",
    "Drive the assigned school route morning and afternoon.",
    "Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle checks (brakes, tyres, lights, fuel).",
    "Follow the agreed route and avoid unauthorised stops."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Driver — Orchids The International School",
      "body": "Drive assigned route morning and afternoon, support the conductor with child safety, and maintain trip and fuel logs."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Chennai",
      "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What does a driver's day look like?",
      "a": "Two main shifts (morning pickup, afternoon drop) plus pre-trip inspections, fuel/maintenance logs and occasional event-day duties."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Driver — Orchids The International School?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Driver — Orchids The International School positions."
    },
    {
      "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 questions are asked in a Driver — Orchids The International School 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": "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": "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 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": "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'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."
    }
  ]
}