Football Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School Vacancy at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Football Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- School
- The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Football Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Football 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: The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Football Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1888, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
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