Chess Coach — St. Mary's Inter College Opening — St. Mary's Inter College, Lucknow
St. Mary's Inter CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Mary's Inter College
- School
- St. Mary's Inter College
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — St. Mary's Inter College at St. Mary's Inter College will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Mary's Inter College, 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. Mary's Inter College is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Mary's Inter College
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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. Mary's Inter College
St. Mary's Inter College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
St. Mary's Inter College is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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