Birla Open Minds International School is hiring a Chess Coach — Birla Open Minds International School in Mumbai
Birla Open Minds International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Birla Open Minds International School
- School
- Birla Open Minds International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Birla Open Minds International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Birla Open Minds International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Birla Open Minds International School, a Cambridge 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
About the school: Birla Open Minds International School is a Cambridge Day School in Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Birla Open Minds International School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
About Birla Open Minds International School
Birla Open Minds International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Birla Open Minds International School is a Cambridge Day School in Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
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