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    "title": "Head of School — Pioneer Montessori Inter College",
    "description": "Pioneer Montessori Inter College, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a Head of School.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n- Mentor faculty and coordinators\n- Engage with parents and the management committee\n- Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n- 8-20 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\n<div>Pioneer Montessori Schools stand for Perfection, innovation, open mindedness, nationalism, education and excellence and rejuvenation.</div><div>The strength for following the dreams comes from our six decades of rich experience, pride of producing achievers and motivation of utilising education as means to transform the society. In these days when strong winds of erosive culture are sweeping pillars of our moral and social values, P.M.S. lends strength to social and family fabric by blending the right values in education. We believe that we must adopt what is good in other cultures but should not be swept off our feet.</div>",
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  "descriptionText": "Pioneer Montessori Inter College, a State Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a Head of School.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\n\nPioneer Montessori Schools stand for Perfection, innovation, open mindedness, nationalism, education and excellence and rejuvenation.\n\nThe strength for following the dreams comes from our six decades of rich experience, pride of producing achievers and motivation of utilising education as means to transform the society. In these days when strong winds of erosive culture are sweeping pillars of our moral and social values, P.M.S. lends strength to social and family fabric by blending the right values in education. We believe that we must adopt what is good in other cultures but should not be swept off our feet.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our early-years team to lead a play-based classroom for 3–5 year olds — songs, stories, sensory play, gentle observation.",
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    "Run short, friendly parent-teacher conversations regularly.",
    "Maintain classroom safety and child-friendly hygiene practices.",
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School — Pioneer Montessori Inter College",
      "body": "Lead circle time, free-play and structured activities, manage classroom safety, and conduct gentle assessments through observation."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "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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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Lucknow",
      "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff."
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    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at Pioneer Montessori Inter College?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Head of School — Pioneer Montessori Inter College?",
      "a": "Most Head of School — Pioneer Montessori Inter College 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 non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD Head of School — Pioneer Montessori Inter College job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "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."
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