St. John School is hiring a Chess Coach — St. John School in Delhi
St. John SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. John School
- School
- St. John School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St. John School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 22+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. John School, a CBSE school in Delhi, 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: Consists of classes LKG - Class 12
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. John School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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 Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About St. John School
St. John School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Consists of classes LKG - Class 12
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