Chess Coach — Meridian School Opening — Meridian School, Hyderabad
Meridian SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Meridian School
- School
- Meridian School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Meridian School, a CBSE school in Hyderabad, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Education as an industry requires transformation and is the need of the hour. Meridian School, the best International School in Hyderabad, started in the year 1995, has been leading this transformation with its commitment to educate next-generation citizen and bring the overall change in society. With the new progressive and new learning dynamics, Meridian has been proving time and again to be a leader.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Meridian School?
Most Chess Coach — Meridian School 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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About Meridian School
Education as an industry requires transformation and is the need of the hour. Meridian School, the best International School in Hyderabad, started in the year 1995, has been leading this transformation with its commitment to educate next-generation citizen and bring the overall change in society. With the new progressive and new learning dynamics, Meridian has been proving time and again to be a leader.
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