Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- S. M. Batha High School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Panchgani — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 104+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Chess Coach at S. M. Batha High School in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. S. M. Batha High School, established 1922, runs as a secondary campus in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so S. M. Batha 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
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 questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Chess Coach roles in Panchgani.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What is the average Chess Coach salary in Panchgani?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Chess Coach roles in Panchgani. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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 staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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Key facts about S. M. Batha High School
- Founded
- 1922
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
S. M. Batha High School is a State Board affiliated school in Panchgani, Maharashtra. It provides opportunities to boys and girls from all strata of society and offers education from Nursery to Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC). The school's inclusive approach and its commitment to providing quality education to students from diverse backgrounds have made it an important part of the educational landscape in Panchgani. S. M. Batha High School provides opportunity to Girls and Boys of all strata of our society. The School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Education. It conducts classes from Nursery leading to Standard X, the Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC Examination).
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