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    "description": "Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood in Kollam, Kerala is accepting applications for a Library Assistant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: the Library Assistant provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. Day to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Requirements:\n- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.\n- Reliability — on time, every working day.\n- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.\n- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.\n- A professional, service-oriented attitude. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹1.4 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
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  "descriptionText": "Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood in Kollam, Kerala is accepting applications for a Library Assistant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: the Library Assistant provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. Day to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Requirements:\n• Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.\n• Reliability — on time, every working day.\n• Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.\n• Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.\n• A professional, service-oriented attitude. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹1.4 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
    "Partner with the relevant department leads.",
    "Maintain accurate records of work completed.",
    "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.",
    "Contribute to school events and routines as needed."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Library Assistant",
      "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview."
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    {
      "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": "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood?",
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Library Assistant role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Library Assistant — Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Library Assistant salary in Kollam?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Library Assistant roles in Kollam. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    }
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