Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent High School Vacancy at St. Mary's Convent High School, Mumbai

St. Mary's Convent High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrapart-time₹3.7L – ₹5.8L / yrState Board5–10 yrs expPosted 10d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent High School
School
St. Mary's Convent High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.7L – ₹5.8L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1973

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent High School — St. Mary's Convent High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 53+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

St. Mary'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

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What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent High School

Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.

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

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

Where exactly is St. Mary's Convent High School located?

The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St. Mary's Convent High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

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. Mary's Convent High School

St. Mary's Convent High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1973, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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