Chess Coach — The Dwarka School Opening — The Dwarka School, Pune
The Dwarka SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Dwarka School
- School
- The Dwarka School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹7.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Dwarka School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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 Dwarka School is operational since June 2009 and has classes from Nursery to Std X. The school is affiliated to CBSE board, Delhi and follows the CBSE board curriculum. It draw the curriculum from the NCERT’s National curriculum and enriches and expands it to use a creative interdisciplinary approach.
Common questions about this role
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About The Dwarka School
The Dwarka School is operational since June 2009 and has classes from Nursery to Std X. The school is affiliated to CBSE board, Delhi and follows the CBSE board curriculum. It draw the curriculum from the NCERT’s National curriculum and enriches and expands it to use a creative interdisciplinary approach.
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