Chess Coach — The Sixth Element School Vacancy at The Sixth Element School, Gurgaon
The Sixth Element SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Sixth Element School
- School
- The Sixth Element School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.7L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — The Sixth Element School at The Sixth Element School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Sixth Element School, a Cambridge school in Gurgaon, 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 Sixth Element School is a Cambridge Day School in South City I, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Sixth Element School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — The Sixth Element School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About The Sixth Element School
The Sixth Element School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2005, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
The Sixth Element School is a Cambridge Day School in South City I, Gurgaon.
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