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    "description": "Immediate opening: PGT Political Science at Wheaton International School in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Wheaton International School, established 2019, is a senior secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as PGT Political Science, you are a core member of the academic team — structured teaching, regular planning, assessment design, and student mentorship across the academic year. 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. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.9 LPA – ₹7.5 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Wheaton International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
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  "descriptionText": "Immediate opening: PGT Political Science at Wheaton International School in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Wheaton International School, established 2019, is a senior secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as PGT Political Science, you are a core member of the academic team — structured teaching, regular planning, assessment design, and student mentorship across the academic year. 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. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.9 LPA – ₹7.5 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Wheaton International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the senior school as a PGT who can balance board preparation with genuine subject depth and student wellbeing.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.",
    "Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.",
    "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.",
    "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.",
    "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Political Science",
      "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": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average PGT Political Science salary in Darjeeling?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to PGT Political Science roles in Darjeeling. 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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "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": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools in Darjeeling 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."
    }
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