Chess Coach — The Don Bosco High School Vacancy at The Don Bosco High School, Thane

The Don Bosco High School
Thane, Maharashtrapart-time₹2.5L – ₹3.9L / yrState Board5–9 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — The Don Bosco High School
School
The Don Bosco High School
City
Thane
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹2.5L – ₹3.9L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1997

Job description

Overview

Thane, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — The Don Bosco High School at The Don Bosco High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 29+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

The Don Bosco High School, a State Board school in Thane, 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: The Don Bosco High School is a Private, Middle school and also a Day School situated at Bhayandar West.

What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Don Bosco High School

Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.

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.

Common questions about this role

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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 The Don Bosco High School

The Don Bosco High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1997, located in Thane, Maharashtra.

The Don Bosco High School is a Private, Middle school and also a Day School situated at Bhayandar West.

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Working at The Don Bosco High School

Perks

Alumni AssociationMealsTransportationSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceMusicPicnics and excursionGardeningLibrary/Reading RoomComputer LabScience Lab

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