Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Sh Shayamala's Central School
- City
- Tirunelveli
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
Chess Coach salary in Tirunelveli — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Chess Coach
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Sh Shayamala's Central School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu is hiring a Chess Coach. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Sh Shayamala's Central School: a secondary institution in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.8 LPA – ₹6.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sh Shayamala's Central School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What is the average Chess Coach salary in Tirunelveli?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach pay in Tirunelveli 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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sh Shayamala's Central School
Key facts about Sh Shayamala's Central School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MRS R SHYAMALA
- Affiliation #
- 1930122
Sh Shayamala's Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, located in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.
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