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    "title": "Chess Coach — St Xaviers' English High School And Junior College",
    "description": "St Xaviers' English High School And Junior College, a State Board school in Thane, is hiring a Chess Coach.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes\n- Coach students for inter-school tournaments\n- Maintain equipment and safety standards\n- Identify and develop young talent\n\nRequirements:\n- 2-6 years of relevant experience\n- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\n<p>St. Xavier’s School and Junior College is situated in the midst of the sylvan surroundings of Brahmand, Thane (W). “The calm, tranquil &amp; spiritual ambience of the St. Xavier’s’ amidst beautiful lawns, lush green trees and flower beds, induces a feeling of peace and quiet”, Says The Chairman Sri Rai Sir Ji.“The future belongs to the youth. It is a young and progressive world which is now under process of development and it is the young who must create it. But it is also a world of truth, courage, justice, lofty aspirations and straightforward fulfillment which we seek to create. A brave, frank, clear-hearted, courageous and aspiring youth is the only foundation on which future can be built.” One of the <a href=\"https:///admissions/school-admission-in-thane-west-thane\"><u>best schools in Thane West</u></a> was founded on 10th June, 1993. It was blessed by Late. Mrs. Rai Madam with the message : “A new light has appeared upon earth. Let this new School opened today be guided by it.”</p>",
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  "descriptionText": "St Xaviers' English High School And Junior College, a State Board school in Thane, is hiring a Chess Coach.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes\n• Coach students for inter-school tournaments\n• Maintain equipment and safety standards\n• Identify and develop young talent\n\nRequirements:\n• 2-6 years of relevant experience\n• Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nSt. Xavier’s School and Junior College is situated in the midst of the sylvan surroundings of Brahmand, Thane (W). “The calm, tranquil & spiritual ambience of the St. Xavier’s’ amidst beautiful lawns, lush green trees and flower beds, induces a feeling of peace and quiet”, Says The Chairman Sri Rai Sir Ji.“The future belongs to the youth. It is a young and progressive world which is now under process of development and it is the young who must create it. But it is also a world of truth, courage, justice, lofty aspirations and straightforward fulfillment which we seek to create. A brave, frank, clear-hearted, courageous and aspiring youth is the only foundation on which future can be built.” One of the best schools in Thane West was founded on 10th June, 1993. It was blessed by Late. Mrs. Rai Madam with the message : “A new light has appeared upon earth. Let this new School opened today be guided by it.”",
  "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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    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St Xaviers' English High School And Junior College",
      "body": "Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "Working in a **state-board** setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "St Xaviers' English High School And Junior College follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    }
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