Chess Coach — The Earth School Opening — The Earth School, Pune
The Earth SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Earth School
- School
- The Earth School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IEYC
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — The Earth School at The Earth School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IEYC. The school has been running for 5+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
The Earth School, a IEYC 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 Earth School is a IEYC Day School in Koregaon Park, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Earth School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Earth School follows the IEYC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About The Earth School
The Earth School is a day school affiliated to IEYC, established in 2021, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
The Earth School is a IEYC Day School in Koregaon Park, Pune.
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