Pune: Chess Coach — Modern High School & Junior College Job at Modern High School & Junior College
Modern High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Modern High School & Junior College
- School
- Modern High School & Junior College
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Modern High School & Junior College at Modern High School & Junior College, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Modern High School & Junior College, 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: Consists of classes Class 11 - Class 12
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Modern High School & Junior College
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Modern High School & Junior College follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Modern High School & Junior College?
Most Chess Coach — Modern High School & Junior College 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.
About Modern High School & Junior College
Modern High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Consists of classes Class 11 - Class 12
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