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    "description": "The Blue Mountains School in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu is on the lookout for a PGT Psychology. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. School profile: The Blue Mountains School in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1961, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the PGT Psychology runs end-to-end subject delivery — planning, classroom teaching, formative and summative assessments, parent communication, and participation in academic review meetings. Day to day, you will:\n- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.\n- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.\n- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.\n- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.\n- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:\n- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.\n- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Perks and culture:\n- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).\n- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and The Blue Mountains School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "The Blue Mountains School in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu is on the lookout for a PGT Psychology. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. School profile: The Blue Mountains School in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1961, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the PGT Psychology runs end-to-end subject delivery — planning, classroom teaching, formative and summative assessments, parent communication, and participation in academic review meetings. Day to day, you will:\n• Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.\n• Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.\n• Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.\n• Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.\n• Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:\n• Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.\n• Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.\n• Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.\n• Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.\n• Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and The Blue Mountains School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PGT to take Grades XI–XII through a full board cycle — strong subject command, clear exam strategy and patient one-on-one mentoring.",
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    "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.",
    "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.",
    "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Psychology",
      "body": "Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CAMBRIDGE school",
      "body": "Teaching for **Cambridge** means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "Does The Blue Mountains School help with relocation from another city?",
      "a": "Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Nilgiri offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about \"relocation assistance\" and \"staff quarters\" in the interview — it's a common ask."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
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      "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": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is The Blue Mountains School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "The Blue Mountains School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Nilgiri), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    }
  ]
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