{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/tgt-social-studies-the-cliff-school-mary-s-hill-woodcock-rd-kathadimattam-3028-ooty-4766d206", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "The Cliff School", "value": "e12a77f6-0120-47b8-ab9b-620cda75b3ed" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" } ], "title": "TGT Social Studies", "description": "The Cliff School, established 1955, is a CBSE-affiliated middle school school in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. The school is hiring a TGT Social Studies. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.6 LPA–₹6.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. 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.\n- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.", "datePosted": "2026-09-12T19:56:16+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-cliff-school-mary-s-hill-woodcock-rd-kathadimattam-3028#school", "name": "The Cliff School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-cliff-school-mary-s-hill-woodcock-rd-kathadimattam-3028", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/600b3efd-2473-44d3-9f1f-8a536e5a834b.jpg", "sameAs": "https://admissions.thecliffschool.in/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Mary's Hill, Woodcock Rd, Kathadimattam", "addressLocality": "Ooty", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "643001" }, "foundingDate": "1955" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/tgt-social-studies-the-cliff-school-mary-s-hill-woodcock-rd-kathadimattam-3028-ooty-4766d206", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/tgt-social-studies-the-cliff-school-mary-s-hill-woodcock-rd-kathadimattam-3028-ooty-4766d206", "validThrough": "2026-12-11T19:56:16.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T23:03:47.197835+00:00", "directApply": true, "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Mary's Hill, Woodcock Rd, Kathadimattam", "addressLocality": "Ooty", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "643001" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 364500, "maxValue": 676500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-2022.00 Middle School Teachers", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 36 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Middle Boarding", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "The Cliff School, established 1955, is a CBSE-affiliated middle school school in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. The school is hiring a TGT Social Studies. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹3.6 LPA–₹6.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n• Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n• Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n• Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n• Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n• Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. 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.\n• Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.", "aboutTheRole": "Step into a TGT role with real classroom ownership: plan units, run assessments, mentor a homeroom and contribute to one co-curricular activity you care about.", "dayToDay": [ "Run remedial sessions for students falling behind.", "Set, conduct and grade periodic tests and unit assessments.", "Deliver subject classes across Grades 6–8/10 with clear concept building.", "Plan unit-wise lessons aligned to board syllabus and pacing calendar.", "Participate in weekly department meetings and PD sessions." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a TGT Social Studies", "body": "Teach your subject across Grades 6–8/10, plan differentiated lessons, set and grade assessments, and run remedial sessions for struggling learners." }, { "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." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **boarding school**, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "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": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE TGT Social Studies job?", "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder." }, { "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": "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": "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." }, { "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": "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": "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": "What qualifications are required for a TGT Social Studies?", "a": "Most TGT Social Studies 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." } ] }