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    "description": "Crescent School, established 1968, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school is hiring a PGT English. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.5 LPA–₹4.3 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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  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Boarding",
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  "descriptionText": "Crescent School, established 1968, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school is hiring a PGT English. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.5 LPA–₹4.3 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.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Senior-secondary teaching at its best: we need a PGT who can prepare students for boards without dumbing down the subject.",
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    "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.",
    "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.",
    "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.",
    "Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school."
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  "enrichment": [
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT English",
      "body": "Drive board-exam results — pre-board cycles, doubt-clearing sessions, OMR/answer-script feedback and competitive-exam guidance."
    },
    {
      "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": "As a **residential school**, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school."
    },
    {
      "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 is the average PGT English salary in Chennai?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to PGT English roles in Chennai. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this PGT English 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": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "As this is a residential/boarding school, expect a rotational weekend duty roster on top of the regular week. The exact roster depends on your house and section."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Crescent School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Crescent School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I write an application email for this PGT English role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"PGT English — Crescent School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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