Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya is hiring a Chess Coach — Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya in Mumbai
Sitaram Poddar Balika VidhyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya
- School
- Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 110+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya, 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
About the school: Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya is a State Board Day School in Kalbadevi, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya
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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya
Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1916, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sitaram Poddar Balika Vidhyalaya is a State Board Day School in Kalbadevi, Mumbai.
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