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    "description": "Sarswati S. Mindir Birkham is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Almora, Uttarakhand.\n\nThe school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.6 LPA–₹20.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nCore responsibilities:\n- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group.\n\nQualifications and skills:\n- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.",
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  "descriptionText": "Sarswati S. Mindir Birkham is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Almora, Uttarakhand.\n\nThe school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.6 LPA–₹20.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nCore responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group.\n\nQualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're looking for a Principal who can hold the academic standard, build a strong leadership team and treat every parent conversation as part of the job.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.",
    "Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.",
    "Approve and monitor the annual budget.",
    "Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.",
    "Set the school's annual academic and operational plan."
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  "enrichment": [
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal",
      "body": "Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Principal role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the average Principal salary in Almora?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Almora. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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