Chess Coach — APL Global School Opening — APL Global School, Chennai
APL Global SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — APL Global School
- School
- APL Global School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — APL Global School at APL Global School. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
APL Global School, a Cambridge school in Chennai, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: APL Global School is a Cambridge Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — APL Global School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — APL Global School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
Where exactly is APL Global School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About APL Global School
APL Global School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
APL Global School is a Cambridge Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
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