Mumbai: Chess Coach — The Cathedral and John Connon School Job at The Cathedral and John Connon School
The Cathedral and John Connon SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Cathedral and John Connon School
- School
- The Cathedral and John Connon School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Cathedral and John Connon School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — The Cathedral and John Connon School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Cathedral and John Connon School, a ICSE 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 — The Cathedral and John Connon School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — The Cathedral and John Connon School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About The Cathedral and John Connon School
The Cathedral and John Connon School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1860, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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