Chess Coach — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College Opening — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- School
- St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 70+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, 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. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
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
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College 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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College 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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
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