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    "description": "Tashi Namgyal Academy, established 1926, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Gangtok, Sikkim. The school is hiring a PGT Biology. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:\n- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.\n- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.\n- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.\n- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.\n- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.",
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  "descriptionText": "Tashi Namgyal Academy, established 1926, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Gangtok, Sikkim. The school is hiring a PGT Biology. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:\n• Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.\n• Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.\n• Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.\n• Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.\n• Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n• Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n• Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n• Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Biology",
      "body": "Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students."
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      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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      "body": "As a **residential school**, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school."
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      "q": "What qualifications are required for a PGT Biology?",
      "a": "Most PGT Biology 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": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a PGT Biology 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 PGT interview guide: /interview-questions/pgt-biology."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "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 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Tashi Namgyal Academy located?",
      "a": "The school is in Gangtok, Sikkim. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this PGT Biology role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"PGT Biology — Tashi Namgyal Academy\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
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