Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Koppam English Medium School
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Sept 2026
Chess Coach
at Koppam English Medium 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
Koppam English Medium School is looking for a Chess Coach in Palakkad, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Koppam English Medium School in Palakkad, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a hands-on coaching role with clear deliverables — fitness, technique, match performance, and safety. Sessions are planned and player progress documented. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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 (₹3.2 LPA – ₹6.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Koppam English Medium School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Koppam English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Koppam English Medium School
Key facts about Koppam English Medium School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANOJKUMAR T P
- Affiliation #
- 930144
Koppam English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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