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    "description": "St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road is looking for a Chess Coach in Agra, Uttar Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road in Agra, Uttar Pradesh — a secondary setup, established 1957, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. Responsibilities:\n- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Benefits at a glance:\n- Market-aligned salary (₹3.6 LPA – ₹4.2 LPA).\n- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road is looking for a Chess Coach in Agra, Uttar Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road in Agra, Uttar Pradesh — a secondary setup, established 1957, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. Responsibilities:\n• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n• Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n• Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Benefits at a glance:\n• Market-aligned salary (₹3.6 LPA – ₹4.2 LPA).\n• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the sports team to deliver PE curriculum across grades, coach at least one school squad and run Sports Day.",
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    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach",
      "body": "Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Chess Coach salary in Agra?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach pay in Agra 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road located?",
      "a": "The school is in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Francis Convent School, Wazirpura Road?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    }
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