Holy Cross High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Holy Cross High School in Mumbai
Holy Cross High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Holy Cross High School
- School
- Holy Cross High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Holy Cross High School, a State Board 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: Holy Cross High School (affiliated to Archdiocesan Board of Education) is a Private, Aided, Minority School. It is a coeducational school. The school was established in the year 1901. The school celebrated its centenary year in 2001 with a grand celebration. Thousands of students have passed through Holy Cross High School Kurla and excelled in all walks of life. The school is run by the Catholic parish of Holy Cross Church, Kurla and teaches in English and Marathi. Its primary school (standards 1st to 4th) is privately run while the secondary section (5th to 10th standard) is government-aided. The School has a total strength of approximate 6000 students from the KG, Primary and Secondary section. The number of children in the KG section is around 1000. The Primary has over 2000 students and the secondary section has over 3000 students.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Holy Cross High School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School (affiliated to Archdiocesan Board of Education) is a Private, Aided, Minority School. It is a coeducational school. The school was established in the year 1901. The school celebrated its centenary year in 2001 with a grand celebration. Thousands of students have passed through Holy Cross High School Kurla and excelled in all walks of life. The school is run by the Catholic parish of Holy Cross Church, Kurla and teaches in English and Marathi. Its primary school (standards 1st to 4th) is privately run while the secondary section (5th to 10th standard) is government-aided. The School has a total strength of approximate 6000 students from the KG, Primary and Secondary section. The number of children in the KG section is around 1000. The Primary has over 2000 students and the secondary section has over 3000 students.
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