Chess Coach — Seth D.G.T. High School Opening — Seth D.G.T. High School, Mumbai
Seth D.G.T. High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Seth D.G.T. High School
- School
- Seth D.G.T. High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Seth D.G.T. High School at Seth D.G.T. High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 108+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Seth D.G.T. High School, a State Board 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
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What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Seth D.G.T. High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Seth D.G.T. High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Seth D.G.T. High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Seth D.G.T. High School
Seth D.G.T. High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1918, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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