Chess Coach — Adlakha High School Vacancy at Adlakha High School, Gurgaon
Adlakha High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Adlakha High School
- School
- Adlakha High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gurgaon, Haryana — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Adlakha High School at Adlakha High School. The school has been running for 36+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Adlakha High School, a State Board school in Gurgaon, 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: Adlakha High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sector 8. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 17:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Adlakha High School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Adlakha High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
About Adlakha High School
Adlakha High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1990, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Adlakha High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sector 8. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 17:1 approximately.
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