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    "description": "Sant Saraswati School in Aliganj, Bihar is hiring a Principal to join its academic team for grades 1-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n- Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n- Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n- Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n- Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n- Have 10–20 years of relevant experience.\n- Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n- Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 9,00,000–#,##,### per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
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  "descriptionText": "Sant Saraswati School in Aliganj, Bihar is hiring a Principal to join its academic team for grades 1-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n• Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n• Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n• Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n• Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n• Have 10–20 years of relevant experience.\n• Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n• Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 9,00,000–#,##,### per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the school as Principal: set the academic agenda, coach your team, own the calendar and represent the school with poise.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.",
    "Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.",
    "Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.",
    "Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.",
    "Approve and monitor the annual budget."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal",
      "body": "Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "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": "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 exactly is Sant Saraswati School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Aliganj, Bihar. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Aliganj 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."
    }
  ]
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