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  "descriptionText": "Purwanchal Vidyamandir, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Principal.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nPurwanchal Vidyamandir is a ICSE Day School in Kankurgachi, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the school as Principal: set the academic agenda, coach your team, own the calendar and represent the school with poise.",
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    "Approve and monitor the annual budget.",
    "Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.",
    "Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.",
    "Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.",
    "Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir",
      "body": "Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Kolkata 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": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir roles in Kolkata. 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": "What qualifications are required for a Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir?",
      "a": "Most Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir 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": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I write an application email for this Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Principal — Purwanchal Vidyamandir — Purwanchal Vidyamandir\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    }
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