Chess Coach — St. Joseph’s Convent High School Vacancy at St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai
St. Joseph’s Convent High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Joseph’s Convent High School
- School
- St. Joseph’s Convent High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Joseph’s Convent High 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: Mother Marie Therese Haze founded the congregation of the Daughters of the Cross on 8th September 1833. She died in 1876 and was beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome on 21st April 1991. In February 1862, at the invitation of the Archbishop of Bombay, Msgr. Walter Steins S.J., the first group of five Daughters of the Cross passed through Bombay en route for Karachi, where the first foundation was made. Very quickly, in December 1863, the next group of four Sisters arrived from Liege. Msgr. Steins s.j. placed them at St. Vincent’s Home, Byculla. It is from Byculla, on the 11th June 1864, that the Home was moved to Bandra. (then known as Bandora). The Sisters came with the women and children who had been in their care. “Forming young hearts and minds to be upright and responsible citizens who love God, themselves and their neighbours, especially the less fortunate.”
Common questions about this role
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.
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About St. Joseph’s Convent High School
Mother Marie Therese Haze founded the congregation of the Daughters of the Cross on 8th September 1833. She died in 1876 and was beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome on 21st April 1991. In February 1862, at the invitation of the Archbishop of Bombay, Msgr. Walter Steins S.J., the first group of five Daughters of the Cross passed through Bombay en route for Karachi, where the first foundation was made. Very quickly, in December 1863, the next group of four Sisters arrived from Liege. Msgr. Steins s.j. placed them at St. Vincent’s Home, Byculla. It is from Byculla, on the 11th June 1864, that the Home was moved to Bandra. (then known as Bandora). The Sisters came with the women and children who had been in their care. “Forming young hearts and minds to be upright and responsible citizens who love God, themselves and their neighbours, especially the less fortunate.”
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