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  "descriptionText": "About St. Thomas' Boys' School\nSt. Thomas' Boys' School is a ICSE school located in Khidirpur, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\nRole: Headmistress\nWe are hiring an experienced Headmistress to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the ICSE 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 Khidirpur location with transport assistance",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Principal role is for an educator-leader who can run a school end-to-end — academics, people, parents, regulators and culture.",
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    "Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.",
    "Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.",
    "Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.",
    "Approve and monitor the annual budget.",
    "Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Headmistress",
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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 Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
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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": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Headmistress?",
      "a": "Most Headmistress 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": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Headmistress interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is St. Thomas' Boys' School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "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."
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