{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/travancore-devaswom-board-central-school-altharamood-0795-chess-coach-34644455",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood",
        "value": "d10a6fda-74b1-404c-8928-e886eba54a42"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Chess Coach",
    "description": "Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood in Kollam, Kerala is inviting applications for a Chess Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Kollam, Kerala — 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. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. Responsibilities:\n- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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. Perks and culture:\n- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.6 LPA – ₹5.0 LPA).\n- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
    "datePosted": "2026-05-28T00:00:00+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "#org:d001a6f6-07d9-4cb8-aa76-4fef8ce88ad2",
      "name": "Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood",
      "url": "http://www.tdbcskadakkal.in",
      "sameAs": [
        "http://www.tdbcskadakkal.in",
        "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/travancore-devaswom-board-central-school-altharamood-0795"
      ],
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "ALTHARAMOOD, KADAKKAL(PO), KOLLAM",
        "addressLocality": "Kollam",
        "addressRegion": "Kerala",
        "postalCode": "691536"
      },
      "foundingDate": "2003"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/travancore-devaswom-board-central-school-altharamood-0795-chess-coach-34644455",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/travancore-devaswom-board-central-school-altharamood-0795-chess-coach-34644455",
    "validThrough": "2026-09-20T01:00:00.095543+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-07-02T05:37:12.795919+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "ALTHARAMOOD, KADAKKAL(PO), KOLLAM",
        "addressLocality": "Kollam",
        "addressRegion": "Kerala",
        "postalCode": "691536"
      }
    },
    "applicantLocationRequirements": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "India"
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 261000,
        "maxValue": 502000
      }
    },
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 3,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 36
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Secondary Level",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood in Kollam, Kerala is inviting applications for a Chess Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Kollam, Kerala — 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. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. Responsibilities:\n• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.6 LPA – ₹5.0 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PE/Sports teacher who can plan good PE periods AND coach a competitive squad to inter-school standard.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "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."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "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."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan."
    },
    {
      "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": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Chess Coach — Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Altharamood\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?",
      "a": "Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    }
  ]
}