Chess Coach — St. Xavier's High School Opening — St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai
St. Xavier's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Xavier's High School
- School
- St. Xavier's High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — St. Xavier's High School at St. Xavier's High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 37+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Xavier's 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: nan
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Xavier's High 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
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — St. Xavier's 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.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — St. Xavier's High School?
Most Chess Coach — St. Xavier's High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About St. Xavier's High School
St. Xavier's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1989, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
nan
View school profile →