
Chennai: Chess Coach — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School Job at St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
- School
- St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School at St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High 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: St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School is a State Board Day School in Egmore, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
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
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School?
Most Chess Coach — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High 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.
About St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School is a State Board Day School in Egmore, Chennai.
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