Gopal’s Garden High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Gopal’s Garden High School in Mumbai
Gopal’s Garden High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Gopal’s Garden High School
- School
- Gopal’s Garden High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gopal’s Garden High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Gopal’s Garden High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 25+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Gopal’s Garden High School, a CBSE 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: Gopal’s Garden High School is a CBSE Day School in Borivali East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Gopal’s Garden High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
About Gopal’s Garden High School
Gopal’s Garden High School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Gopal’s Garden High School is a CBSE Day School in Borivali East, Mumbai.
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