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    "description": "A vacancy has opened for a PGT Biology at Vidhyalakshmi School in Vellore, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Vidhyalakshmi School in Vellore, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the PGT Biology handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.\n- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Compensation and environment:\n- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.8 LPA – ₹5.5 LPA).\n- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Vidhyalakshmi School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
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  "descriptionText": "A vacancy has opened for a PGT Biology at Vidhyalakshmi School in Vellore, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Vidhyalakshmi School in Vellore, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the PGT Biology handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n• Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n• Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n• Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.\n• The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Compensation and environment:\n• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.8 LPA – ₹5.5 LPA).\n• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Vidhyalakshmi School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This PGT role is for an experienced subject teacher who enjoys mentoring late-teen students through one of the most important academic years of their life.",
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    "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.",
    "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.",
    "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.",
    "Maintain detailed answer-script feedback and improvement plans."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Biology",
      "body": "Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average PGT Biology salary in Vellore?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, PGT Biology pay in Vellore varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Vellore), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a PGT Biology interview?",
      "a": "Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the \"Interview questions & answers\" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    }
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