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    "description": "## About South Suburban School Main\nSouth Suburban School Main is a State Board school located in Bhowanipore, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\n## Role: Librarian\nWe are hiring an experienced Librarian to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the State Board curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\n## Key Responsibilities\n- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n- Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n- Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n- Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\n## Qualifications\n- Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n- B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n- Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n- Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n- Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\n## What We Offer\n- Competitive salary with annual increments\n- Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n- Continuous professional development and training\n- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n- Convenient Bhowanipore location with transport assistance",
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    "jobBenefits": "Alumni Association; Medical Room; Debate; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Auditorium/Media Room; Computer Lab; Science Lab; Yoga",
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  "descriptionText": "About South Suburban School Main\nSouth Suburban School Main is a State Board school located in Bhowanipore, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\nRole: Librarian\nWe are hiring an experienced Librarian to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the State Board curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n• Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n• Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\nQualifications\n• Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n• B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n• Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n• Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n• Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\nWhat We Offer\n• Competitive salary with annual increments\n• Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n• Continuous professional development and training\n• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n• Convenient Bhowanipore location with transport assistance",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Librarian role is for someone who loves both books and systems — Dewey or automated, reading clubs, author events, digital subscriptions.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Manage circulation, cataloguing and digital subscriptions.",
    "Mentor a reading club or student library team.",
    "Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.",
    "Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.",
    "Curate and maintain the library collection."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Librarian",
      "body": "Oversee acquisitions, cataloguing (Dewey/automated), reading-time sessions and digital subscriptions."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Kolkata 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Librarian salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Librarian roles in Kolkata. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the salary for this Librarian 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": "What qualifications are required for a Librarian?",
      "a": "Most Librarian 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 non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at South Suburban School Main?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    }
  ]
}