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  "descriptionText": "Pratt Memorial School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Chess Coach.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes\n• Coach students for inter-school tournaments\n• Maintain equipment and safety standards\n• Identify and develop young talent\n\nRequirements:\n• 2-6 years of relevant experience\n• Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nPratt Memorial School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Entally, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.",
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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.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial School",
      "body": "Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "As a **residential school**, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial School?",
      "a": "Most Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial 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."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
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    {
      "q": "What is the average Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial School salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial School roles in Kolkata. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Pratt Memorial School?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial School interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a ICSE Chess Coach — Pratt Memorial School job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
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