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    "description": "Vidya Valley School, established 2016, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Sas Nagar, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Chess Coach. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.8 LPA–₹4.7 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\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.\n- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.\n- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.\n- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.",
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  "descriptionText": "Vidya Valley School, established 2016, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Sas Nagar, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Chess Coach. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.8 LPA–₹4.7 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\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.\n• Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.\n• Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.\n• Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the sports team to deliver PE curriculum across grades, coach at least one school squad and run Sports Day.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach",
      "body": "Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks."
    },
    {
      "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": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "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 — Vidya Valley School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Vidya Valley School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    }
  ]
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