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  "descriptionText": "Springfields Academy, a CISCE school in Hooghly, is hiring a Head of School.\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• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nSpringfields Academy, Serampore, Hooghly District, West Bengal was founded in 2018. It is an English Medium School, established and administered by CDA Education Trust. It is proposed to be an ICSE affiliated school and lays its values on the foundation of the convent style of education. Vision: To ensure the holistic development of the child through a learning process specifically designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Mission: To render a secure, friendly, creative, motivating and nurturing environment while honing the academic, artistic and social skills of the students. For us it is imperative that the school be a place where a child is happy as we try to discover the genius in them.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Head of School — Springfields Academy",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
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      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Head of School — Springfields Academy salary in Hooghly?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School — Springfields Academy roles in Hooghly. 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": "How do I write an application email for this Head of School — Springfields Academy role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Head of School — Springfields Academy — Springfields Academy\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "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 questions are asked in a Head of School — Springfields Academy interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/principal."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "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 Head of School — Springfields Academy listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Head of School — Springfields 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": "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."
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