The Sovereign School is hiring a Chess Coach — The Sovereign School in Delhi
The Sovereign SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Sovereign School
- School
- The Sovereign School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — The Sovereign School at The Sovereign School, Delhi. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 17+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Sovereign 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: It works on the comprehensive growth of students. It also assists in improving speaking skills. It also makes students thoughtful towards the surrounding.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Sovereign School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — The Sovereign School?
Most Chess Coach — The Sovereign 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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
About The Sovereign School
The Sovereign School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Delhi, Delhi.
It works on the comprehensive growth of students. It also assists in improving speaking skills. It also makes students thoughtful towards the surrounding.
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