Chess Coach — NES High School Opening — NES High School, Mumbai

NES High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrapart-time₹3.6L – ₹5.5L / yrState Board5–9 yrs expPosted 14d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — NES High School
School
NES High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.6L – ₹5.5L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1963

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: Chess Coach — NES High School — NES High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 63+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

NES 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: NES High School is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — NES High School

Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

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

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

NES High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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About NES High School

NES High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1963, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

NES High School is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.

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