{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-history-j-v-high-school-ballygunge-kolkata-kolkata-43a995dc", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "J V High School", "value": "fed5698a-d567-4b05-8eae-b28f3a8c7ca0" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "pgt-history" } ], "title": "PGT History", "description": "J V High School is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a PGT History. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.8 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.\n- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching.", "datePosted": "2026-09-14T11:32:03+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/j-v-high-school-ballygunge-kolkata#school", "name": "J V High School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/j-v-high-school-ballygunge-kolkata", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal" } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-history-j-v-high-school-ballygunge-kolkata-kolkata-43a995dc", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-history-j-v-high-school-ballygunge-kolkata-kolkata-43a995dc", "validThrough": "2026-12-23T11:32:03.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-23T03:37:05.794858+00:00", "directApply": true, "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 439000, "maxValue": 682000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 3, "jobBenefits": "Transportation; Music; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance; Debate; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Computer Lab; Outdoor Sports; Indoor Sports", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 12 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Day School", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "J V High School is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a PGT History. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.8 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.\n• The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching.", "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 History", "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": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks." }, { "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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this PGT History role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"PGT History — J V High School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this PGT History 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": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period." }, { "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "J V High School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "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." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "Where exactly is J V High School 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." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." } ] }