Chess Coach — New English School Vacancy at New English School, Thane
New English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — New English School
- School
- New English School
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
New English School, a No Board school in Thane, 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 is a panorama of talents of the students, teachers and parents. It takes you to a galaxy of thoughts,views,expressions,feelings,achievements and ideas. School being an ocean and students the oysters,wonderful pearls are made of them through various experiences and challenges, imposed on them. As correctly quoted”The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight”. It therefore become an important role for the school to play in identifying the hidden talents in each child. The school being the second home for the young aspirants, it is one such opportunity enabling a child to find his innate potentialities adding to the confidence of the young minds. Parents too, have a major share of responsibility in grooming their children into wonderful human being.
Common questions about this role
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — New English School?
Most Chess Coach — New English 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.
About New English School
NES is a panorama of talents of the students, teachers and parents. It takes you to a galaxy of thoughts,views,expressions,feelings,achievements and ideas. School being an ocean and students the oysters,wonderful pearls are made of them through various experiences and challenges, imposed on them. As correctly quoted”The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight”. It therefore become an important role for the school to play in identifying the hidden talents in each child. The school being the second home for the young aspirants, it is one such opportunity enabling a child to find his innate potentialities adding to the confidence of the young minds. Parents too, have a major share of responsibility in grooming their children into wonderful human being.
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