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    "description": "St. Joans School, established 1997, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a PGT Political Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.3 LPA–₹6.1 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. Candidate 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.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Joans School, established 1997, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a PGT Political Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.3 LPA–₹6.1 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. Candidate 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": "Join the senior school as a PGT who can balance board preparation with genuine subject depth and student wellbeing.",
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    "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.",
    "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.",
    "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Political Science",
      "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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    {
      "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."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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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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    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a PGT Political Science?",
      "a": "Most PGT Political Science 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": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this PGT Political Science 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": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Kolkata run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview."
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