Chess Coach — City Montessori School Vacancy at City Montessori School, Lucknow
City Montessori SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — City Montessori School
- School
- City Montessori School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Nursery / Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Lucknow
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — City Montessori School at City Montessori School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 67+ years. Campus size: 1000+. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
City Montessori School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: World's largest CBSE school by enrolment.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — City Montessori School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach — City Montessori School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About City Montessori School
City Montessori School is a day affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
World's largest CBSE school by enrolment.
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