Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Thamarai International School, 156/4a1 Asoor Main Road
- City
- Thanjavur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Thamarai International School, 156/4a1 Asoor Main Road is hiring a Chess Coach in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Thamarai International School, 156/4a1 Asoor Main Road in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Candidate requirements:
- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.3 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Thamarai International School, 156/4a1 Asoor Main Road reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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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.
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What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Chess Coach roles in Thanjavur.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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Key facts about Thamarai International School, 156/4a1 Asoor Main Road
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIJAYA SRIDHAR
- Affiliation #
- 1930774
Thamarai International School, 156/4a1 Asoor Main Road is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.
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