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    "description": "Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam invites applications for a Chess Coach in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam, established 2009, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. What you will do:\n- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.\n- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.\n- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.\n- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.\n- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.\n- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.\n- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.\n- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.\n- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.2 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
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  "descriptionText": "Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam invites applications for a Chess Coach in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam, established 2009, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. What you will do:\n• Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.\n• Coach teams for matches and tournaments.\n• Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.\n• Support sports day and inter-house competitions.\n• Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.\n• Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.\n• Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.\n• Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.\n• A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.2 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PE/Sports teacher who can plan good PE periods AND coach a competitive squad to inter-school standard.",
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    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year."
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      "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": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam located?",
      "a": "The school is in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "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": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    }
  ]
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