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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay 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.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Graduate/Post-graduate with a teaching qualification (B.Ed./D.El.Ed. as relevant).\n- Confident classroom presence and structured communication.\n- Familiarity with the school's curriculum framework and assessment patterns.", "datePosted": "2026-11-12T22:09:01.705+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812#school", "name": "The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/2cfcf7bc-54c8-4b47-94e6-3051752234cd.jpg", "sameAs": "http://laidlawschool.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Ketti Valley", "addressLocality": "Nilgiri", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "643215" }, "foundingDate": "1914" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-english-the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812-nilgiri-b024263d-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-english-the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812-nilgiri-b024263d-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-02-20T22:09:01.705Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-13T15:07:28.567555+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Ketti Valley", "addressLocality": "Nilgiri", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "643215" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 358500, "maxValue": 526500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 24 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College, established 1914, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a PGT English. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.6 LPA–₹5.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay 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.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Graduate/Post-graduate with a teaching qualification (B.Ed./D.El.Ed. as relevant).\n• Confident classroom presence and structured communication.\n• Familiarity with the school's curriculum framework and assessment patterns.", "aboutTheRole": "This PGT role is for an experienced subject teacher who enjoys mentoring late-teen students through one of the most important academic years of their life.", "dayToDay": [ "Maintain detailed answer-script feedback and improvement plans.", "Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks.", "Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.", "Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.", "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT English", "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 an ICSE school", "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles." } ], "faq": [ { "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 (Nilgiri), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar." }, { "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": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty." } ] }