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      "q": "What is the salary for this Cook — The Modern Academy 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."
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      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
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      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
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      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
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      "q": "How do I make a resume for a ICSE Cook — The Modern Academy 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."
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      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
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      "q": "What questions are asked in a Cook — The Modern Academy interview?",
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      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
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      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at The Modern Academy?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
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