Chess Coach — The City School Opening — The City School, Lucknow
The City SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The City School
- School
- The City School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — The City School — The City School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
The City 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: The City School is a CBSE Day School in South City, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The City School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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 qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — The City School?
Most Chess Coach — The City 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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
About The City School
The City School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The City School is a CBSE Day School in South City, Lucknow.
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