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    "description": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala is seeking a PGT Biology who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a hands-on teaching role with clear classroom responsibilities. The PGT Biology is expected to plan rigorously, teach with energy, assess fairly, and contribute to school life. Core responsibilities:\n- Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n- Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n- Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n- Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n- Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. 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.\n- Willingness to plan thoroughly and accept peer/leader feedback.\n- Genuine interest in students' academic and personal growth. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹7.3 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.",
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  "descriptionText": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala is seeking a PGT Biology who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam in Palakkad, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a hands-on teaching role with clear classroom responsibilities. The PGT Biology is expected to plan rigorously, teach with energy, assess fairly, and contribute to school life. Core responsibilities:\n• Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n• Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n• Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n• Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n• Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. 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.\n• Willingness to plan thoroughly and accept peer/leader feedback.\n• Genuine interest in students' academic and personal growth. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹7.3 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the senior school as a PGT who can balance board preparation with genuine subject depth and student wellbeing.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.",
    "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.",
    "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.",
    "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.",
    "Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Biology",
      "body": "Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "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": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE PGT Biology job?",
      "a": "Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "What is the average PGT Biology salary in Palakkad?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to PGT Biology roles in Palakkad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base."
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