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  "descriptionText": "A vacancy has opened for a Admissions Counsellor at Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy in Kolkata, north-24-parganas dum-dum. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy in Kolkata, north-24-parganas dum-dum — a senior secondary setup, established 1990, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the Admissions Counsellor is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Responsibilities:\n• Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n• Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n• Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n• Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n• Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n• A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n• Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n• Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.\n• A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.6 LPA – ₹3.1 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Counsellor: confidential 1:1s, life-skills classes, and a partner to teachers and parents on student mental health.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes."
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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."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CISCE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
    },
    {
      "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": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "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."
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    {
      "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": "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": "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": "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": "What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Admissions Counsellor roles in Kolkata. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base."
    },
    {
      "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 Kolkata."
    },
    {
      "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": "What qualifications are required for a Admissions Counsellor?",
      "a": "Most Admissions Counsellor 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."
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