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    "title": "Chess Coach — DPS International Edge",
    "description": "DPS International Edge, a IB Board school in Gurgaon, is hiring a Chess Coach.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes\n- Coach students for inter-school tournaments\n- Maintain equipment and safety standards\n- Identify and develop young talent\n\nRequirements:\n- 2-6 years of relevant experience\n- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nDPS International Edge is a IB Board Day School in Sector 50, Gurgaon.",
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  "descriptionText": "DPS International Edge, a IB Board school in Gurgaon, is hiring a Chess Coach.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes\n• Coach students for inter-school tournaments\n• Maintain equipment and safety standards\n• Identify and develop young talent\n\nRequirements:\n• 2-6 years of relevant experience\n• Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nDPS International Edge is a IB Board Day School in Sector 50, Gurgaon.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — DPS International Edge",
      "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 an IB BOARD school",
      "body": "This is an **IB** school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Gurgaon",
      "body": "Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the average Chess Coach — DPS International Edge salary in Gurgaon?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach — DPS International Edge pay in Gurgaon rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is DPS International Edge located?",
      "a": "The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Chess Coach — DPS International Edge interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at DPS International Edge?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (IB) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "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": "How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach — DPS International Edge role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Chess Coach — DPS International Edge — DPS International Edge\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    }
  ]
}