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    "description": "A vacancy has opened for a PGT Political Science at Vidyaa Vikas International School in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Vidyaa Vikas International School in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the PGT Political Science handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. Day to day, you will:\n- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.\n- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.\n- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.\n- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.\n- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Requirements:\n- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.\n- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.\n- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).\n- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.\n- Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.2 LPA – ₹6.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vidyaa Vikas International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.",
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  "descriptionText": "A vacancy has opened for a PGT Political Science at Vidyaa Vikas International School in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Vidyaa Vikas International School in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the PGT Political Science handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. Day to day, you will:\n• Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.\n• Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.\n• Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.\n• Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.\n• Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Requirements:\n• Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.\n• Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.\n• Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).\n• Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.\n• Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.2 LPA – ₹6.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vidyaa Vikas International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Senior-secondary teaching at its best: we need a PGT who can prepare students for boards without dumbing down the subject.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.",
    "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.",
    "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.",
    "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Political Science",
      "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": [
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      "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 is the salary for this PGT Political Science 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": "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": "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 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": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a PGT Political Science interview?",
      "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the PGT interview guide: /interview-questions/pgt-maths."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
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