Chess Coach — R.N. Podar School Opening — R.N. Podar School, Mumbai
R.N. Podar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — R.N. Podar School
- School
- R.N. Podar School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
R.N. Podar School, a CBSE 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: At RN Podar School we take great pride in our endeavour to arm students with essential knowledge and skills; in particular the ability and confidence to study, understand, and apply – so that they can successfully follow whatever path they choose in life. There is something special about RN Podar - the bond which exists between teachers and students. The school has a particular ethos, a rare quality of its own, which has been kept alive over the years. It offers a friendly, caring, and safe environment with zero tolerance for bullying and a method of study which ensures that children really understand and can therefore use the information that they learn. At RN Podar, students are given the tools that allow them to feel really passionate about learning – whether it’s History, Art, Mathematics, Physics or any other field of study. Applying these tools, they can become more than students; they have the potential to become practitioners and leaders in their chosen field.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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About R.N. Podar School
At RN Podar School we take great pride in our endeavour to arm students with essential knowledge and skills; in particular the ability and confidence to study, understand, and apply – so that they can successfully follow whatever path they choose in life. There is something special about RN Podar - the bond which exists between teachers and students. The school has a particular ethos, a rare quality of its own, which has been kept alive over the years. It offers a friendly, caring, and safe environment with zero tolerance for bullying and a method of study which ensures that children really understand and can therefore use the information that they learn. At RN Podar, students are given the tools that allow them to feel really passionate about learning – whether it’s History, Art, Mathematics, Physics or any other field of study. Applying these tools, they can become more than students; they have the potential to become practitioners and leaders in their chosen field.
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