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Chess Coach

₹2.5L – ₹4.7L / yr2–7 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Leh, Ladakhfull-timePosted 16d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Chess Coach
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya
City
Leh
State
Ladakh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.5L – ₹4.7L per year
Experience
2–7 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Chess Coach salary in Leh — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.5L
per year
Typical
₹3.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹4.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Chess Coach

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Kendriya Vidyalaya in Leh, Ladakh as our next Chess Coach. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Kendriya Vidyalaya, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Leh, Ladakh — 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. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. Responsibilities:

  • Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
  • Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
  • Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
  • Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
  • Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
  • NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
  • Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
  • Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
  • Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹2.5 LPA – ₹4.7 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kendriya Vidyalaya instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What is the average Chess Coach salary in Leh?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach pay in Leh varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Phuntsog Wangial
Affiliation #
3700003
Address
NUBRA (DISKIT) DISTT LEH(LADAKH), Nubra (diskit) Distt, Leh, Ladakh, 194401

Kendriya Vidyalaya is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Leh, Ladakh.

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