Chess Coach — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School Opening — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Chennai
Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School
- School
- Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 31+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, a CBSE 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: Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Perumbakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary 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.
Do I have to work weekends?
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School
Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Bharathi Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Perumbakkam, Chennai.
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