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    "description": "Union Chapel School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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:\nUnion Chapel School is a ICSE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.",
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  "descriptionText": "Union Chapel School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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:\nUnion Chapel School is a ICSE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PE/Sports teacher who can plan good PE periods AND coach a competitive squad to inter-school standard.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Union Chapel School",
      "body": "Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "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 long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
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    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Union Chapel School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach — Union Chapel School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Chess Coach — Union Chapel School — Union Chapel School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Union Chapel School?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Union Chapel School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. 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."
    }
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