Chess Coach — Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School Vacancy at Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School, Mumbai
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School
- School
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹6.7L – ₹8.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School — Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: IGCSE. The school has been running for 38+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 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
About the school: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School is a IGCSE Day School in Malad West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an IGCSE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Cambridge / IGCSE schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School 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.
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.
About Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 1988, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan International School is a IGCSE Day School in Malad West, Mumbai.
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