Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is hiring a Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹3.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 116+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, 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: Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1910, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
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