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Chess Coach

₹3.8L – ₹7.2L / yr3–5 yrsCloses 29 Jul 26 days left
Vellore, TamilnaducontractPosted 40d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Chess Coach
School
Vidya Peetam
City
Vellore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹3.8L – ₹7.2L per year
Experience
3–5 years
Posted
23 May 2026
Closing date
29 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

Chess Coach salary in Vellore — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹3.8L
per year
Typical
₹5.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹7.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Chess Coach

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26 days left

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 44+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Chess Coach at Vidya Peetam in Vellore, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Vidya Peetam in Vellore, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1982, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Day to day, you will:

  • Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
  • Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
  • Track player progress and share updates with parents.
  • Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
  • Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹3.8 LPA – ₹7.2 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Vidya Peetam hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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 Vellore.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Vidya Peetam follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Vidya Peetam

Key facts about Vidya Peetam

Key facts
Founded
1982
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
T THAVASI MONY
Affiliation #
1930115
Address
KRISHNAVARAM KARIKKAL POST SHOLINGHUR VELLORE DIST. TAMIL NADU, Krishnavaram Karikkal Post, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 631102

Vidya Peetam is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Vellore, Tamilnadu.

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