Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- City
- Una
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Jul 2026
Chess Coach salary in Una — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Chess Coach
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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
Maharishi Vidya Mandir invites applications for a Chess Coach in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Maharishi Vidya Mandir: a secondary institution in Una, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.3 LPA – ₹5.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Maharishi Vidya Mandir. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rakesh Chand Tyagi
- Affiliation #
- 630177
Maharishi Vidya Mandir is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Chess Coach
Common questions Indian schools ask for Chess Coach roles in Una (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Chess Coach band in Una (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
4. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
5. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
6. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Maharishi Vidya Mandir runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.