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  "descriptionText": "Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy, a CBSE school in Lucknow, is hiring a HOD Science.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n• Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n• Monitor student academic outcomes\n• Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\nSardar Patel Gurukul Academy, located on Air Force Station Road, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, is a reputed educational institution dedicated to nurturing young minds with strong academic knowledge and moral values. The school provides a well-structured learning environment that emphasizes discipline, cultural values, and modern education. With spacious classrooms, a peaceful campus, and activity-based learning, the academy focuses on the overall development of its students. Its mission is to instill confidence, leadership, and responsibility, ensuring that students excel in academics as well as co-curricular activities.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.",
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    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
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      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff."
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      "q": "What questions are asked in a HOD Science — Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
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    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Science — Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "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": "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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Science — Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Science — Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy — Sardar Patel Gurukul Academy\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
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