Pune: Chess Coach — Proxima International School Job at Proxima International School
Proxima International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Proxima International School
- School
- Proxima International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹7.2L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Proxima International School (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Proxima International School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Proxima International School, a ICSE school in Pune, 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: Proxima International School is a ICSE Day School in Dhanori, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Proxima International School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Proxima International School
Proxima International School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2017, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Proxima International School is a ICSE Day School in Dhanori, Pune.
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