Chess Coach — Walden's Path School Vacancy at Walden's Path School, Hyderabad
Walden's Path SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Walden's Path School
- School
- Walden's Path School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹8.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Walden's Path School at Walden's Path School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IGCSE. The school has been running for 14+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Walden's Path School, a IGCSE school in Hyderabad, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Walden's Path School is a IGCSE Day School in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Walden's Path School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an IGCSE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Walden's Path School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
About Walden's Path School
Walden's Path School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2012, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Walden's Path School is a IGCSE Day School in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
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