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    "description": "The Village International School invites applications for a HOD Languages in Thodupuzha, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About The Village International School: a senior secondary institution in Thodupuzha, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.\n- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.\n- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:\n- Market-aligned salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹11.0 LPA).\n- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and The Village International 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 Village International School invites applications for a HOD Languages in Thodupuzha, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About The Village International School: a senior secondary institution in Thodupuzha, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.\n• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.\n• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:\n• Market-aligned salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹11.0 LPA).\n• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and The Village International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
    "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.",
    "Run weekly department meetings.",
    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Languages",
      "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "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": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is The Village International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Thodupuzha, Kerala. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "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."
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