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    "description": "St.thomas Higher Secondary School,ashoknagar, established 2000, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a Chess Coach. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.7 LPA–₹5.1 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.\n- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.\n- Track player progress and share updates with parents.\n- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.\n- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.\n- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.\n- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.",
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  "descriptionText": "St.thomas Higher Secondary School,ashoknagar, established 2000, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a Chess Coach. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.7 LPA–₹5.1 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.\n• Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.\n• Track player progress and share updates with parents.\n• Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.\n• Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.\n• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.\n• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.",
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    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach",
      "body": "Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "St.thomas Higher Secondary School,ashoknagar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Chess Coach — St.thomas Higher Secondary School,ashoknagar\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?",
      "a": "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."
    }
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