Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- New Era High School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
Chess Coach salary in Panchgani — snapshot
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Chess Coach
at New Era High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
New Era High School is recruiting a Chess Coach in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. New Era High School in Panchgani, Maharashtra operates as a senior secondary school, established 1945, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:
- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.9 LPA – ₹5.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so New Era High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach 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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Chess Coach job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
New Era High School
Key facts about New Era High School
- Founded
- 1945
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 1:8
New Era High School is a CBSE-affiliated school in Panchgani, Maharashtra. It celebrates 77 years of contribution to humanity via education and focuses on holistic development and moral upbringing. The school's long-standing tradition of excellence and its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals have made it a respected school in the region. must fill with joy and wonder every well-wisher of New Era High School that it has reached an important milestone with the completion of 77 years of constructive contribution to the oneness of humanity via education, at such a crucial time when so many hearts from the far off corners of the world pray together for the entire humanity's wellbeing, healing and protection.
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