Lucknow: Chess Coach — St. Clare's Convent School Job at St. Clare's Convent School
St. Clare's Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Clare's Convent School
- School
- St. Clare's Convent School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Clare's Convent School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St. Clare's Convent School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 27+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Clare's Convent 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: St. Clare's Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Kakori, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Clare's Convent School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — St. Clare's Convent School?
Most Chess Coach — St. Clare's Convent School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About St. Clare's Convent School
St. Clare's Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
St. Clare's Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Kakori, Lucknow.
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