Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School
- City
- Patiala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Patiala — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 22+ years.
Job description
Overview
Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School invites applications for a Chess Coach in Patiala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School, established 2004, is a senior secondary campus in Patiala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Candidate requirements:
- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹4.0 LPA – ₹4.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Can I negotiate the salary at Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What is the average Chess Coach salary in Patiala?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach pay in Patiala 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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What kind of professional development is offered?
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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Key facts about Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JASPAL KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1631340
Akal Jot Public Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Patiala, Punjab.
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