Chess Coach — St. Thomas High School Opening — St. Thomas High School, Mumbai
St. Thomas High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Thomas High School
- School
- St. Thomas High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — St. Thomas High School — St. Thomas 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 38+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Thomas 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. Thomas High School
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
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
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — St. Thomas High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
About St. Thomas High School
St. Thomas High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1988, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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