Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Vagisha Vidhyalaya School
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹3.4L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Kanchipuram — snapshot
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Why apply
- 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
Applications are open for a Chess Coach at Vagisha Vidhyalaya School in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Vagisha Vidhyalaya School in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2020,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.2 LPA – ₹3.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Vagisha Vidhyalaya School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Chess Coach listing is usually welcome.
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.
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 Kanchipuram.
Can I negotiate the salary at Vagisha Vidhyalaya School?
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kanchipuram run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time 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.
Where exactly is Vagisha Vidhyalaya School located?
The school is in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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.
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Key facts about Vagisha Vidhyalaya School
- Founded
- 2020
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- J SANGEETHA
- Affiliation #
- 1931456
Vagisha Vidhyalaya School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
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