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    "description": "Velammal Vidyalaya has opened applications for a PGT Psychology in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Velammal Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as PGT Psychology, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Core responsibilities:\n- Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n- Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n- Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n- Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n- Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. 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. Benefits at a glance:\n- Market-aligned salary (₹4.3 LPA – ₹6.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Velammal Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.",
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  "descriptionText": "Velammal Vidyalaya has opened applications for a PGT Psychology in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Velammal Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as PGT Psychology, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Core responsibilities:\n• Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.\n• Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.\n• Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.\n• Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.\n• Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. 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. Benefits at a glance:\n• Market-aligned salary (₹4.3 LPA – ₹6.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Velammal Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the senior school as a PGT who can balance board preparation with genuine subject depth and student wellbeing.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks.",
    "Maintain detailed answer-script feedback and improvement plans.",
    "Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.",
    "Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Chennai",
      "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "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 qualifications are required for a PGT Psychology?",
      "a": "Most PGT Psychology 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": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Chennai 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": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a PGT Psychology interview?",
      "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for PGT Psychology roles in Chennai."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
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