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    "description": "Podar International School (360005) is hiring a HOD Science in Rajkot, Gujarat. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About Podar International School (360005) in Rajkot, Gujarat: a senior secondary institution, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.\n- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.\n- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:\n- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹8.7 LPA).\n- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Podar International School (360005) hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.",
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  "descriptionText": "Podar International School (360005) is hiring a HOD Science in Rajkot, Gujarat. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About Podar International School (360005) in Rajkot, Gujarat: a senior secondary institution, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.\n• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.\n• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:\n• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹8.7 LPA).\n• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Podar International School (360005) hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level results.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
    "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.",
    "Run weekly department meetings.",
    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
    "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Science",
      "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes."
    },
    {
      "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": "What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    }
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