Chess Coach — Jamnabai Narsee School Opening — Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
Jamnabai Narsee SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Jamnabai Narsee School
- School
- Jamnabai Narsee School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Jamnabai Narsee School at Jamnabai Narsee School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 55+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Jamnabai Narsee School, a ICSE 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: Jamnabai Narsee School is a ICSE Day School in Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Jamnabai Narsee School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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 Jamnabai Narsee School
Jamnabai Narsee School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1971, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Jamnabai Narsee School is a ICSE Day School in Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
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