Chess Coach — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School Opening — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School, Pune
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School
- School
- Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School, Pune, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 16+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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 — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
About Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla English Medium Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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