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    "description": "St. Thomas School, established 1924, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The school is hiring a TGT English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.3 LPA–₹5.5 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n- Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the school's curriculum and pacing guide.\n- Design classwork, homework, and assessments that test understanding and application.\n- Maintain student performance records and share regular feedback with parents.\n- Take part in academic reviews, faculty meetings, and professional development.\n- Mentor students and contribute to the school's co-curricular life. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Thomas School, established 1924, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The school is hiring a TGT English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.3 LPA–₹5.5 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the school's curriculum and pacing guide.\n• Design classwork, homework, and assessments that test understanding and application.\n• Maintain student performance records and share regular feedback with parents.\n• Take part in academic reviews, faculty meetings, and professional development.\n• Mentor students and contribute to the school's co-curricular life. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n• Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n• Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This TGT opening is for a teacher who can take a syllabus and turn it into lessons students remember — not just lessons they sit through.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Lead one co-curricular activity or club for the section.",
    "Mentor a homeroom group and stay in regular touch with their parents.",
    "Integrate practical/lab components into lessons where the subject allows.",
    "Participate in weekly department meetings and PD sessions.",
    "Plan unit-wise lessons aligned to board syllabus and pacing calendar."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a TGT English",
      "body": "Deliver subject lessons aligned to board syllabus, manage classroom behaviour, set periodic tests, and lead at least one co-curricular activity."
    },
    {
      "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "St. Thomas School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this TGT English role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"TGT English — St. Thomas School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average TGT English salary in Shimla?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to TGT English roles in Shimla. 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 big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this TGT English 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": "Do I need CTET / STET to apply?",
      "a": "CTET is mandatory for KVS/NVS and many CBSE schools, and a strong plus for private schools. Some IB/Cambridge schools weigh it less than relevant pedagogy training."
    },
    {
      "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 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."
    }
  ]
}