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    "description": "Upkar Junior High School in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a School Counsellor to join its academic team for grades 6-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n- Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n- Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n- Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n- Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n- Have 2–10 years of relevant experience.\n- Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n- Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 3,20,000–6,40,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
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  "descriptionText": "Upkar Junior High School in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a School Counsellor to join its academic team for grades 6-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n• Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n• Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n• Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n• Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n• Have 2–10 years of relevant experience.\n• Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n• Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 3,20,000–6,40,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a School Counsellor",
      "body": "Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this School Counsellor 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Sambhal run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "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": "What qualifications are required for a School Counsellor?",
      "a": "Most School Counsellor 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most the school's schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    }
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