Indore: Chess Coach — Sherringwood World School Job at Sherringwood World School
Sherringwood World SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sherringwood World School
- School
- Sherringwood World School
- City
- Indore
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Sherringwood World School at Sherringwood World School , Indore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sherringwood World School , a Cambridge school in Indore, 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: Sherringwood World School is a Cambridge Day School in Telephone Nagar, Indore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sherringwood World School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sherringwood World School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
About Sherringwood World School
Sherringwood World School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Sherringwood World School is a Cambridge Day School in Telephone Nagar, Indore.
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