Chess Coach — New Activity School Vacancy at New Activity School, Mumbai
New Activity SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — New Activity School
- School
- New Activity School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — New Activity School at New Activity School. The school has been running for 73+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
New Activity 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: New Activity School is a ICSE Day School in Grant Road East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — New Activity School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
New Activity School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About New Activity School
New Activity School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1953, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
New Activity School is a ICSE Day School in Grant Road East, Mumbai.
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