Chess Coach — Merriment English Medium School Opening — Merriment English Medium School, Pune
Merriment English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Merriment English Medium School
- School
- Merriment English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Pune, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Merriment English Medium School at Merriment English Medium School. Curriculum: NO BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Merriment English Medium School, a No Board 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: Merriment English Medium School is a No Board Day School in Hadapsar, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Merriment English Medium School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
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
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Merriment English Medium School?
Most Chess Coach — Merriment English Medium School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Merriment English Medium School follows the NO BOARD curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
About Merriment English Medium School
Merriment English Medium School is a day school affiliated to No Board, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Merriment English Medium School is a No Board Day School in Hadapsar, Pune.
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