Hyderabad: Chess Coach — St. John's High School Job at St. John's High School
St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. John's High School
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John's High School (Hyderabad, Telangana) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — St. John's High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 36+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. John's High School, a State Board 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: St. John's High School is a State Board Day School in Rakshapuram, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. John's 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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About St. John's High School
St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1990, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
St. John's High School is a State Board Day School in Rakshapuram, Hyderabad.
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