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    "description": "St Philomena's Memorial High School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a 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- 8-20 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\n<p>Sri Rangaswamy&rsquo;s long term dream has been to build a high quality educational institution with values that will mould and mentor children to become world class global citizens. His passion for education stems from his family lineage where education has always been cherished and nourished. Hailing from a family of erudite scholars, he truly believes that education must be holistic, focusing on the 21st century needs of inculcating essential skills and attitudes. To provide a rich, stimulating and caring environment in which the child feels happy, safe, secure and confident To help all children to be happy, confident and enthusiastic learners To encourage creative, enquiring minds To enable each child to reach their full potential by fostering self-esteem and a sense of achievement</p>",
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  "descriptionText": "St Philomena's Memorial High School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a 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• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nSri Rangaswamy’s long term dream has been to build a high quality educational institution with values that will mould and mentor children to become world class global citizens. His passion for education stems from his family lineage where education has always been cherished and nourished. Hailing from a family of erudite scholars, he truly believes that education must be holistic, focusing on the 21st century needs of inculcating essential skills and attitudes. To provide a rich, stimulating and caring environment in which the child feels happy, safe, secure and confident To help all children to be happy, confident and enthusiastic learners To encourage creative, enquiring minds To enable each child to reach their full potential by fostering self-esteem and a sense of achievement",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the school as Principal: set the academic agenda, coach your team, own the calendar and represent the school with poise.",
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    "Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.",
    "Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.",
    "Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.",
    "Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal — St Philomena's Memorial High School",
      "body": "Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
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      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Bangalore",
      "body": "Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers."
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      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "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."
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    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
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      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Principal — St Philomena's Memorial High School?",
      "a": "Most Principal — St Philomena's Memorial High School 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": "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": "How do I write an application email for this Principal — St Philomena's Memorial High School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Principal — St Philomena's Memorial High School — St Philomena's Memorial High School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
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