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    "description": "Immediate opening: Head of School at Rishikul Vidya Niketan in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Rishikul Vidya Niketan in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Head of School, 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. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:\n- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.2 LPA – ₹22.5 LPA).\n- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Rishikul Vidya Niketan. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
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  "descriptionText": "Immediate opening: Head of School at Rishikul Vidya Niketan in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Rishikul Vidya Niketan in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Head of School, 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. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:\n• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.2 LPA – ₹22.5 LPA).\n• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Rishikul Vidya Niketan. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring for a school-side role with practical day-to-day responsibilities and steady team support.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
    "Partner with the relevant department leads.",
    "Maintain accurate records of work completed.",
    "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.",
    "Contribute to school events and routines as needed."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Rishikul Vidya Niketan?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Rishikul Vidya Niketan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Rishikul Vidya Niketan located?",
      "a": "The school is in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Head of School — Rishikul Vidya Niketan\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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