Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Shiksha Niketan
- City
- Vaishali
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹3.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
Chess Coach salary in Vaishali — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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Chess Coach
at Shiksha Niketan
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 15+ years.
Job description
Overview
Shiksha Niketan invites applications for a Chess Coach in Vaishali, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Shiksha Niketan: a secondary institution in Vaishali, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.7 LPA – ₹3.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Shiksha Niketan academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Where exactly is Shiksha Niketan located?
The school is in Vaishali, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach 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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shiksha Niketan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Shiksha Niketan
Key facts about Shiksha Niketan
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- VINOD KUMAR JHA
- Affiliation #
- 330578
Shiksha Niketan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Vaishali, Bihar.
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Interview questions & answers for Chess Coach
Common questions Indian schools ask for Chess Coach roles in Vaishali (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
2. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
3. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
4. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
5. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
6. Why do you want to work at Shiksha Niketan?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Vaishali campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.