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    "description": "Malaviya Vidyalaya is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a PGT History. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.4 LPA–₹6.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n- Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the school's curriculum and pacing guide.\n- Design classwork, homework, and assessments that test understanding and application.\n- Maintain student performance records and share regular feedback with parents.\n- Take part in academic reviews, faculty meetings, and professional development.\n- Mentor students and contribute to the school's co-curricular life. 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).",
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  "descriptionText": "Malaviya Vidyalaya is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a PGT History. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.4 LPA–₹6.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the school's curriculum and pacing guide.\n• Design classwork, homework, and assessments that test understanding and application.\n• Maintain student performance records and share regular feedback with parents.\n• Take part in academic reviews, faculty meetings, and professional development.\n• Mentor students and contribute to the school's co-curricular life. 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).",
  "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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    "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.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT History",
      "body": "Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students."
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      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook."
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    {
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      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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 long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this PGT History listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Malaviya Vidyalaya 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": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "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 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": "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."
    }
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