Chess Coach — First School Vacancy at First School, Pune
First SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — First School
- School
- First School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — First School — First School, Pune, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 3+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
First 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
About the school: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom: Step into First School and Witness the Colours of Knowledge
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — First School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — First 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.
About First School
First School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom: Step into First School and Witness the Colours of Knowledge
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