Gurgaon: Chess Coach — Shiv Vani High School Job at Shiv Vani High School
Shiv Vani High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Shiv Vani High School
- School
- Shiv Vani High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shiv Vani High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Shiv Vani High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Shiv Vani 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: Shiv Vani High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 36:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Shiv Vani High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
About Shiv Vani High School
Shiv Vani High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1998, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Shiv Vani High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 36:1 approximately.
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