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    "description": "Immediate opening: Chess Coach at Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni in Madurai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni in Madurai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:\n- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.\n- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.\n- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.\n- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.\n- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Why join us:\n- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).\n- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "Immediate opening: Chess Coach at Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni in Madurai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni in Madurai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:\n• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.\n• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.\n• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.\n• Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.\n• Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Why join us:\n• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).\n• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "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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    "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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      "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."
    },
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I apply for this Chess Coach vacancy?",
      "a": "Use the \"Apply\" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "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."
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    {
      "q": "What is the average Chess Coach salary in Madurai?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Chess Coach roles in Madurai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?",
      "a": "Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line \"Chess Coach application — Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni\"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Velammal Vidyalaya, Theni and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
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