Nalanda English Medium School is hiring a Chess Coach — Nalanda English Medium School in Pune
Nalanda English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Nalanda English Medium School
- School
- Nalanda English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Nalanda English Medium School (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Nalanda English Medium School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 18+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Nalanda English Medium School, a State 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: Nalanda English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Dhayari, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Nalanda English Medium School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About Nalanda English Medium School
Nalanda English Medium School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2008, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Nalanda English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Dhayari, Pune.
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