Fatima High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Fatima High School in Thane
Fatima High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Fatima High School
- School
- Fatima High School
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹1.8L – ₹2.5L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Fatima High School, a State Board school in Thane, 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: Fatima High School is a minority English medium co-educational school situated in the heart of Ambarnath. It was founded in 1952 by the Pilar Fathers of Fatima Catholic Church belonging to the society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier Pilar Goa. Having been established with the sole aim of ‘serving humanity through education’ Fatima shoulders a major responsibility of catering to the needs of students from various strata of society and works for the moral, physical, intellectual and personality development of the students entrusted to her care irrespective of caste, colour or creed
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About Fatima High School
Fatima High School is a minority English medium co-educational school situated in the heart of Ambarnath. It was founded in 1952 by the Pilar Fathers of Fatima Catholic Church belonging to the society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier Pilar Goa. Having been established with the sole aim of ‘serving humanity through education’ Fatima shoulders a major responsibility of catering to the needs of students from various strata of society and works for the moral, physical, intellectual and personality development of the students entrusted to her care irrespective of caste, colour or creed
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