Gurgaon: Chess Coach — Orchids The International School Job at Orchids The International School
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.7L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School, Gurgaon. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Orchids The International 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Sector 113, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Orchids The International School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Orchids The International School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Sector 113, Gurgaon.
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