The Scholar High School is hiring a Chess Coach — The Scholar High School in Mumbai
The Scholar High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Scholar High School
- School
- The Scholar High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.6L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — The Scholar High School at The Scholar High School, Mumbai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 65+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Scholar High 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
About the school: The Scholar High School is a ICSE Day School in Colaba, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Scholar High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Scholar High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Where exactly is The Scholar High School located?
The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About The Scholar High School
The Scholar High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1961, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The Scholar High School is a ICSE Day School in Colaba, Mumbai.
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