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    "description": "Princeton School, established 2010, is a CBSE-affiliated middle school school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The school is hiring a TGT Social Studies. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.8 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. Candidate requirements:\n- Graduate/Post-graduate with a teaching qualification (B.Ed./D.El.Ed. as relevant).\n- Confident classroom presence and structured communication.",
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  "descriptionText": "Princeton School, established 2010, is a CBSE-affiliated middle school school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The school is hiring a TGT Social Studies. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹6.8 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. Candidate requirements:\n• Graduate/Post-graduate with a teaching qualification (B.Ed./D.El.Ed. as relevant).\n• Confident classroom presence and structured communication.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the middle-school team as a TGT focused on solid subject delivery, fair assessment and steady classroom culture.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Mentor a homeroom group and stay in regular touch with their parents.",
    "Lead one co-curricular activity or club for the section.",
    "Participate in weekly department meetings and PD sessions.",
    "Integrate practical/lab components into lessons where the subject allows.",
    "Deliver subject classes across Grades 6–8/10 with clear concept building."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a TGT Social Studies",
      "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": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this TGT Social Studies role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a TGT Social Studies interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the TGT interview guide: /interview-questions/tgt-social-studies."
    },
    {
      "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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