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What you will do:\n- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. 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The school is hiring a PGT Geography. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.7 LPA–₹6.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n• Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n• Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n• Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n• Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n• Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. Requirements:\n• Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.\n• Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.\n• Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).\n• Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.", "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": [ "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.", "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.", "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Geography", "body": "Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students." }, { "id": "board-context", "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." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "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 (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification." }, { "q": "What is the average PGT Geography salary in Kolkata?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, PGT Geography pay in Kolkata rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "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": "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": "What qualifications are required for a PGT Geography?", "a": "Most PGT Geography 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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses." }, { "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?", "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none." }, { "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." }, { "q": "Where exactly is The Vedanta Academy located?", "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." } ] }