Dronacharya High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Dronacharya High School in Gurgaon
Dronacharya High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Dronacharya High School
- School
- Dronacharya High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Dronacharya High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Dronacharya High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: NO BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Dronacharya High School, a No 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: Dronacharya High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 33:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Dronacharya High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About Dronacharya High School
Dronacharya High School is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 1998, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Dronacharya High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Pataudi. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 33:1 approximately.
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