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    "description": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 is hiring a Chess Coach in Pathankot, Punjab. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1, established 1967, is a senior secondary school in Pathankot, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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:\n- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.\n- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.\n- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.\n- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.\n- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Candidate requirements:\n- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.\n- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.\n- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.\n- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.\n- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Benefits and culture:\n- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.9 LPA – ₹6.3 LPA).\n- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n- Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 is hiring a Chess Coach in Pathankot, Punjab. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1, established 1967, is a senior secondary school in Pathankot, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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:\n• Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.\n• Coach teams for matches and tournaments.\n• Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.\n• Support sports day and inter-house competitions.\n• Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Candidate requirements:\n• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.\n• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.\n• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.\n• Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.\n• Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Benefits and culture:\n• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.9 LPA – ₹6.3 LPA).\n• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n• Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PE/Sports teacher who can plan good PE periods AND coach a competitive squad to inter-school standard.",
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    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach",
      "body": "Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?",
      "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Chess Coach roles in Pathankot."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I apply for this Chess Coach vacancy?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    }
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