Pune: Chess Coach — Vidya Niketan English Medium School Job at Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Vidya Niketan English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
- School
- Vidya Niketan English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan English Medium School (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Vidya Niketan English Medium School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 43+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School, a State Board 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: Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Where exactly is Vidya Niketan English Medium School located?
The school is in Pune, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Pune), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
About Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1983, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
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