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    "description": "Join the faculty at Podar International School as a Admissions Counsellor in Gaya, Bihar. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: Podar International School in Gaya, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: as Admissions Counsellor, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits at a glance:\n- Market-aligned salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).\n- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.",
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  "descriptionText": "Join the faculty at Podar International School as a Admissions Counsellor in Gaya, Bihar. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: Podar International School in Gaya, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: as Admissions Counsellor, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n• A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits at a glance:\n• Market-aligned salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).\n• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out)."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Admissions Counsellor",
      "body": "Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu."
    },
    {
      "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 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 arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Gaya 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Podar International School help with relocation from another city?",
      "a": "Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept."
    },
    {
      "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 questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?",
      "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in Gaya."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is Podar International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Gaya, Bihar. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
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