Chess Coach
at Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
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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
Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School is hiring a Chess Coach in Puducherry, Puducherry. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School, established 1957, is a secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Chess Coach application — Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
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.
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Role details
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Key facts about Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School
- Founded
- 1957
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- USHA V
- Affiliation #
- 2920134
Pandit Duraisamy Govt. High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1957, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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