Chess Coach — Avicenna International School Vacancy at Avicenna International School, Mumbai
Avicenna International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Avicenna International School
- School
- Avicenna International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.5L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Avicenna International School at Avicenna International School. The school has been running for 9+ years. Curriculum: IGCSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Avicenna International School, a IGCSE school in Mumbai, 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
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What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Avicenna International School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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 Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Avicenna International School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
About Avicenna International School
Avicenna International School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2017, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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