Presidency English School is hiring a Chess Coach — Presidency English School in Thane
Presidency English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Presidency English School
- School
- Presidency English School
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Presidency English School at Presidency English School, Thane. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 22+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Presidency English School, a CISCE 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: Presidency English School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Bhiwandi.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Presidency English School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
About Presidency English School
Presidency English School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2004, located in Thane, Maharashtra.
Presidency English School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Bhiwandi.
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