Chess Coach — St. Antony's College Opening — St. Antony's College, Lucknow
St. Antony's CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Antony's College
- School
- St. Antony's College
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹3.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — St. Antony's College at St. Antony's College will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 36+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Antony's College, a CISCE 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: St. Antony's College is a CISCE Day School in Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Antony's College
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Antony's College follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
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.
Where exactly is St. Antony's College located?
The school is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About St. Antony's College
St. Antony's College is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1990, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
St. Antony's College is a CISCE Day School in Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow.
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Perks
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