Chess Coach — Lyceum School Opening — Lyceum School, Gurgaon
Lyceum SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Lyceum School
- School
- Lyceum School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Lyceum School — Lyceum School, Gurgaon, Haryana. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 22+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Lyceum School, a CBSE 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: Lyceum School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sector 17. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 15:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Lyceum School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Lyceum 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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
About Lyceum School
Lyceum School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Lyceum School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sector 17. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 15:1 approximately.
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