Slate - The School is hiring a Chess Coach — Slate - The School in Hyderabad
Slate - The SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Slate - The School
- School
- Slate - The School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.8L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Slate - The School, a Cambridge school in Hyderabad, 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: Slate – The School is widely considered one of the best Cambridge schools in Himayathnagar, Hyderabad (Cambridge Knowledge Partners). The school offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning pre-primary, primary, middle school, and high school levels.
We enrich the Cambridge curriculum with our distinctive, expert-designed SMAART and Sampoornatha programs.
The SMAART program introduces emerging disciplines poised to transform the future job landscape, while the Sampoornatha program focuses on developing 10 essential life skills that equip students with a lasting edge in the evolving AI-driven world.
Being one of the best schools in Himayathnagar, Hyderabad, we nurture not just bright minds but responsible, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact on society.
Common questions about this role
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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About Slate - The School
Slate – The School is widely considered one of the best Cambridge schools in Himayathnagar, Hyderabad (Cambridge Knowledge Partners). The school offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning pre-primary, primary, middle school, and high school levels. We enrich the Cambridge curriculum with our distinctive, expert-designed SMAART and Sampoornatha programs. The SMAART program introduces emerging disciplines poised to transform the future job landscape, while the Sampoornatha program focuses on developing 10 essential life skills that equip students with a lasting edge in the evolving AI-driven world. Being one of the best schools in Himayathnagar, Hyderabad, we nurture not just bright minds but responsible, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact on society.
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