Chennai: Chess Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College Job at St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
- School
- St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 58+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College, a CBSE 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. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Mandaveli, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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.
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About St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Mandaveli, Chennai.
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