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    "description": "An opening for a Wing Head - Primary in Palakkad, Kerala at Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan: a secondary institution in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Wing Head - Primary, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:\n- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.9 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).\n- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
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  "descriptionText": "An opening for a Wing Head - Primary in Palakkad, Kerala at Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan: a secondary institution in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Wing Head - Primary, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.9 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
    "Partner with the relevant department leads.",
    "Maintain accurate records of work completed.",
    "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.",
    "Contribute to school events and routines as needed."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Wing Head - Primary",
      "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Wing Head - Primary interview?",
      "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Wing Head - Primary roles in Palakkad."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications."
    },
    {
      "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 the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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 Wing Head - Primary listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Sree Mookambika Vidya Nikethan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    }
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