Chess Coach — St. John's Academy Opening — St. John's Academy, Delhi
St. John's AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. John's Academy
- School
- St. John's Academy
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John's Academy, 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: St. John's Academy, is a Christian minority institution run by the Capuchin Fathers of Prem Jyoti Capuchin Region, India. The Capuchins residing at St. JOSEPH'S ASHRAM, JWALA NAGAR are responsible for its functioning.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. John's Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
About St. John's Academy
St. John's Academy, is a Christian minority institution run by the Capuchin Fathers of Prem Jyoti Capuchin Region, India. The Capuchins residing at St. JOSEPH'S ASHRAM, JWALA NAGAR are responsible for its functioning.
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