Lead Chess Coach
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, After School, Youth Development
Learn Chess Academy is recruiting UK Kent-based Lead Chess Coaches
to deliver fun, structured after-school chess sessions in primary schools and clubs.
This is not a chess club and not a performance role. Chess is used as an educational activity to build children’s thinking skills, confidence, focus, and positive behaviour.
Please note:
Kent UK
* in person*, no sponsorship, no remote. Must have right to work and DBS.
- Calm, confident, and professional with children
- Positive, engaging, and fun in their delivery
- Comfortable leading groups and managing behaviour in a school setting
Teaching ability and personality matter more than chess strength.
Preferred backgrounds include:Teachers, TAs, sports/enrichment coaches, youth workers, Scouts/Guides leaders, childcare professionals, confident graduates with group leadership experience.
Key requirements:- Experience working with children in groups
- Driving licence + access to a car (equipment supplied)
- Enhanced DBS preferred (must be obtained before starting)
- Right to work in the UK
- Part-time, self-employed
- Typically ~10 weekly sessions across terms, multiple venues, with opportunities to increase
- Pay: from £20-40 per session
Apply by emailing with your CV, postcode, availability, DBS status, and a short note on your experience with children. More info:
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