Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Essa English School
- City
- Kasaragod
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
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Chess Coach
at Essa English School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Essa English School in Kasaragod, Kerala is hiring a Chess Coach. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Essa English School, established 1991, runs as a secondary campus in Kasaragod, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.8 LPA – ₹6.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Essa English School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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What kind of professional development is offered?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Essa English School
Key facts about Essa English School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- FATHIMATH ZOHRA K I
- Affiliation #
- 930311
Essa English School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1991, located in Kasaragod, Kerala.
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