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    "description": "SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care, a No Board school in Pune, is hiring a Vice Principal.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n- Mentor faculty and coordinators\n- Engage with parents and the management committee\n- Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n- 5-12 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nSmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care is a thoughtfully designed early childhood learning center dedicated to nurturing young minds with care, creativity, and confidence. Our curriculum blends play-based and activity-driven learning to foster cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in children aged 1.5 to 6 years. With a safe, hygienic, and stimulating environment, SmartBuddies offers both preschool education and reliable daycare services tailored to the needs of modern families. Our trained and compassionate educators focus on personalized attention, ensuring every child feels valued and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. At SmartBuddies, we aim to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and holistic growth.",
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  "descriptionText": "SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care, a No Board school in Pune, is hiring a Vice Principal.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nSmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care is a thoughtfully designed early childhood learning center dedicated to nurturing young minds with care, creativity, and confidence. Our curriculum blends play-based and activity-driven learning to foster cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in children aged 1.5 to 6 years. With a safe, hygienic, and stimulating environment, SmartBuddies offers both preschool education and reliable daycare services tailored to the needs of modern families. Our trained and compassionate educators focus on personalized attention, ensuring every child feels valued and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. At SmartBuddies, we aim to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and holistic growth.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Vice Principal to run the day-to-day rhythm — schedules, observations, parent escalations — while partnering with the Principal on the bigger picture.",
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    "Run academic supervision and teacher observation cycles.",
    "Manage staff schedules, substitutions and exam logistics.",
    "Handle escalated discipline and parent matters.",
    "Step in as acting head when needed.",
    "Own one wing or section's results and culture."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care",
      "body": "Partner with the Principal on day-to-day operations, lead discipline and assessment cycles, and step in as acting head when needed."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Pune",
      "body": "Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle."
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    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care?",
      "a": "Most Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care salary in Pune?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care pay in Pune rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "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": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a NO BOARD Vice Principal — SmartBuddies Preschool & Day Care job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
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