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The school is hiring a PGT Economics. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.8 LPA–₹3.4 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n• Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n• Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n• Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n• Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n• Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. Qualifications and skills:\n• Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n• Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n• Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n• Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.", "aboutTheRole": "Senior-secondary teaching at its best: we need a PGT who can prepare students for boards without dumbing down the subject.", "dayToDay": [ "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.", "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.", "Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.", "Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.", "Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Economics", "body": "Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks." }, { "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." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What qualifications are required for a PGT Economics?", "a": "Most PGT Economics 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": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff." }, { "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": "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 accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions." }, { "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": "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 school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "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." } ] }