Mumbai: Chess Coach — St. Arnold’s School Job at St. Arnold’s School
St. Arnold’s SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Arnold’s School
- School
- St. Arnold’s School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Arnold’s School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — St. Arnold’s School. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Arnold’s School, 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: St. Arnold’s School is a State Board Day School in Andheri East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Arnold’s School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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
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
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Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
About St. Arnold’s School
St. Arnold’s School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1998, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Arnold’s School is a State Board Day School in Andheri East, Mumbai.
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