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    "description": "## About Podar International School, Sara City\nPodar International School, Sara City is a CBSE school located in Chakan, Pune. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\n## Role: School Counselor\nWe are hiring an experienced School Counselor to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the CBSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\n## Key Responsibilities\n- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n- Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n- Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n- Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\n## Qualifications\n- Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n- B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n- Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n- Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n- Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\n## What We Offer\n- Competitive salary with annual increments\n- Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n- Continuous professional development and training\n- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n- Convenient Chakan location with transport assistance",
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  "descriptionText": "About Podar International School, Sara City\nPodar International School, Sara City is a CBSE school located in Chakan, Pune. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\nRole: School Counselor\nWe are hiring an experienced School Counselor to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the CBSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n• Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n• Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\nQualifications\n• Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n• B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n• Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n• Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n• Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\nWhat We Offer\n• Competitive salary with annual increments\n• Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n• Continuous professional development and training\n• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n• Convenient Chakan location with transport assistance",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a school Counsellor to run individual sessions, SEL classes and the quiet, important work of supporting student wellbeing.",
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    "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a School Counselor",
      "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": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
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      "heading": "About teaching in Pune",
      "body": "Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle."
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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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Podar International School, Sara City follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Podar International School, Sara City?",
      "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": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a School Counselor?",
      "a": "Most School Counselor 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": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
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