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    "description": "Immediate opening: Driver at Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Kudayathoor in Idukki, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Kudayathoor, established 1990, is a secondary school in Idukki, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Driver sits in the support function and handles the assigned tasks daily. The role demands reliability, punctuality, and a service-oriented attitude. Day to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Requirements:\n- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.\n- Reliability — on time, every working day.\n- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.\n- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.\n- A professional, service-oriented attitude. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹1.3 LPA – ₹3.2 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Kudayathoor will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "Immediate opening: Driver at Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Kudayathoor in Idukki, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Kudayathoor, established 1990, is a secondary school in Idukki, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Driver sits in the support function and handles the assigned tasks daily. The role demands reliability, punctuality, and a service-oriented attitude. Day to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Requirements:\n• Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.\n• Reliability — on time, every working day.\n• Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.\n• Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.\n• A professional, service-oriented attitude. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹1.3 LPA – ₹3.2 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Kudayathoor will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a School Bus Driver for a fixed route — safe driving, on-time arrivals and basic vehicle care every day.",
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    "Coordinate with the conductor on student boarding/alighting.",
    "Maintain a clean and safe vehicle interior.",
    "Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle checks (brakes, tyres, lights, fuel).",
    "Drive the assigned school route morning and afternoon.",
    "Support the transport in-charge on roster changes and event-day duties."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Driver",
      "body": "Drive assigned route morning and afternoon, support the conductor with child safety, and maintain trip and fuel logs."
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    {
      "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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      "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."
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    {
      "q": "How much experience do I need for this Driver role?",
      "a": "Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
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    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Driver role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
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    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
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    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
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      "q": "What does a driver's day look like?",
      "a": "Morning pickup runs from ~6:30 AM to school start, then afternoon drop after school dispersal. Mid-day involves vehicle parking, refuelling and pre-trip checks."
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      "q": "How do I apply for this Driver vacancy?",
      "a": "Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
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