Chess Coach — Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College Vacancy at Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College, Mumbai

Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College
Mumbai, Maharashtrapart-time₹3.2L – ₹5.4L / yrState Board3–8 yrs expPosted 10d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College
School
Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.2L – ₹5.4L per year
Experience
3–8 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Chess Coach — Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College at Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College, 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: Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College is a State Board Day School in Mulund West, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College

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

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

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

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.

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

About Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College

Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Smt. Vidyaben D. Gardi High School And Junior College is a State Board Day School in Mulund West, Mumbai.

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