Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- KLM International School
- City
- Pathankot
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Pathankot — snapshot
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Chess Coach
at KLM International 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
KLM International School has opened applications for a Chess Coach in Pathankot, Punjab. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: KLM International School in Pathankot, Punjab — a senior secondary setup, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.4 LPA – ₹3.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with KLM International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
Is there a probation period?
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
KLM International School
Key facts about KLM International School
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Recognising its historic foundation ,Sh. Kundan Lal Mahajan’s main aim was to serve the community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Indian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning of faith, and promotes Indian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils. KLM foundation was lead in 1997 by Mrs Ravneet kaur IAS Gurdaspur. The students of KLM are born to lead.We aim for our children to realise their potential and develop lifelong learning skills. We help our children learn that courtesy, good manners and consideration for others are very important qualities. We want our children to become independent learners, to develop enquiring minds, to question and argue rationally and to communicate clearly and confidently. We celebrate diversity and provide a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere in our school where every child is valued. We actively reject any form of discrimination.
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