Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Mount Litera Zee Senior Secondary School
- City
- Sivaganga
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Primary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹6.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
Chess Coach salary in Sivaganga — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Mount Litera Zee Senior Secondary School in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu is accepting applications for a Chess Coach. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Mount Litera Zee Senior Secondary School: a primary institution in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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 (₹4.2 LPA – ₹6.7 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. Submit your application on this page and Mount Litera Zee Senior Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Sivaganga), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the average Chess Coach salary in Sivaganga?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach pay in Sivaganga 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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Chess Coach job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
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Key facts about Mount Litera Zee Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Primary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Mount Litera Zee Senior Secondary School (Residential), Sivagangai is a noble endeavour by Zee Learn that has been in the domain of education since 1994 to bring about a quantum improvement in school education. Mount Litera Zee senior Secondary School (Residential), Sivagangai endeavours to prepare leaders of the 21st century. It believes children are not just roll numbers; they are unique individuals, having infinite potential. Keeping the child in focus we filter all our decisions and actions. We ensure single- minded devotion to each child’s growth and development. Real understanding comes from an integrated approach, at MLZS we impart activity-based learning to students, wherein they engage themselves and learn as per the saying “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
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