Chess Coach — Shanti Niketan High School Opening — Shanti Niketan High School, Gurgaon
Shanti Niketan High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Shanti Niketan High School
- School
- Shanti Niketan High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Shanti Niketan High School — Shanti Niketan High School, Gurgaon, Haryana. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 26+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Shanti Niketan High School, a State Board school in Gurgaon, 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: Shanti Niketan High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 24:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Shanti Niketan High School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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 Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Where exactly is Shanti Niketan High School located?
The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Shanti Niketan 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.
About Shanti Niketan High School
Shanti Niketan High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2000, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Shanti Niketan High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 24:1 approximately.
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