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  "descriptionText": "Vidya School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, is hiring a Principal.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the school's academic and operational vision\n• Mentor faculty and coordinators\n• Engage with parents and the management committee\n• Drive curriculum and student outcomes\n\nRequirements:\n• 8-20 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record\n\nAbout the school:\nInaugurated in November 2009, the VIDYA School in Gurgaon, Haryana, on the outskirts of Delhi NCR, is a state-of-the-art English medium CBSE school for underprivileged children. It houses advanced classrooms, excellent sports facilities, a large library, robotics, science and language labs, and life skills and cultural programs. The quality of our education and facilities are on par with some of the best public schools in the city. The vision is for the school to provide 1000+ less-privileged children with a high-quality education, and the best infrastructure and facilities. We aim to make them well-equipped to utilize the opportunities of India’s emerging economy, second-to-none in their ability to compete, excel, and lead India into the future.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the school as Principal: set the academic agenda, coach your team, own the calendar and represent the school with poise.",
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    "Approve and monitor the annual budget.",
    "Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal — Vidya School",
      "body": "Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day."
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      "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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      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "body": "Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers."
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      "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."
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    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Principal — Vidya School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Principal — Vidya School — Vidya School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Principal — Vidya School listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
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      "q": "What is the average Principal — Vidya School salary in Gurgaon?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal — Vidya School roles in Gurgaon. 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 accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is Vidya School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
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