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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\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.\n\nRequirements:\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).", "datePosted": "2026-10-27T12:13:10.27+00:00", "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/excelsior-english-school-illiekal-0214#school", "name": "Excelsior English School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/excelsior-english-school-illiekal-0214", "sameAs": "http://excelsior.edu.in/new/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "ILLIEKAL, KOTTAYAM WEST, DISTT KOTTAYAM, KERALA", "addressLocality": "Kottayam", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "686003" }, "foundingDate": "1992" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-psychology-excelsior-english-school-illiekal-0214-kottayam-6ccb35f9-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-psychology-excelsior-english-school-illiekal-0214-kottayam-6ccb35f9-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-02-24T12:13:10.270Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-29T01:07:24.196089+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "ILLIEKAL, KOTTAYAM WEST, DISTT KOTTAYAM, KERALA", "addressLocality": "Kottayam", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "686003" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 378000, "maxValue": 517000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 3, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 24 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Excelsior English School, established 1992, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a PGT Psychology. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.8 LPA–₹5.2 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\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.\n\nRequirements:\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": "We're hiring a PGT to take Grades XI–XII through a full board cycle — strong subject command, clear exam strategy and patient one-on-one mentoring.", "dayToDay": [ "Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks.", "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.", "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.", "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.", "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Psychology", "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 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." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "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": "What questions are asked in a PGT Psychology interview?", "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the PGT interview guide: /interview-questions/pgt-maths." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a PGT Psychology?", "a": "Most PGT Psychology 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 long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this PGT Psychology role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"PGT Psychology — Excelsior English School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "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": "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": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation." } ] }