Lucknow: Chess Coach — St. Francis School Job at St. Francis School
St. Francis SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Francis School
- School
- St. Francis School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Francis School (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — St. Francis School. The school has been running for 12+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Francis School, 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. Francis School is a CISCE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Francis School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
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. Francis School?
Most Chess Coach — St. Francis 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 school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
About St. Francis School
St. Francis School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2014, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
St. Francis School is a CISCE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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