TGT Social Studies
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Key facts
- Role
- TGT Social Studies
- School
- Stella Maris Convent School
- City
- Ernakulam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
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TGT Social Studies
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a TGT Social Studies in Ernakulam, Kerala at Stella Maris Convent School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Stella Maris Convent School in Ernakulam, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the TGT Social Studies handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. What you will do:
- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.
- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.
- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.
- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.
- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.
- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.
- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.
- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.
- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹4.0 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Stella Maris Convent School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Stella Maris Convent School located?
The school is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How much experience do I need for this TGT Social Studies role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What questions are asked in a TGT Social Studies interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Stella Maris Convent School
Key facts about Stella Maris Convent School
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- REV SR SHEENAMOL V C
- Affiliation #
- 930737
Stella Maris Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.
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Interview questions & answers for TGT Social Studies
Common questions Indian schools ask for TGT Social Studies roles in Ernakulam (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the TGT Social Studies brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Stella Maris Convent School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
4. Why do you want to work at Stella Maris Convent School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Ernakulam campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
6. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.