Chess Coach, Lead and Assistants

Lead Chess Coach (also for Assistant and support)

Primary Schools | Part-time | Kent (local commuting around Sevenoaks/TWells district, also Medway and SE London)

LearnChess Academy is a long-established school enrichment provider, delivering fun, structured

chess sessions primarily in Kent primary schools and similar.

We are not a chess club and we do not train elite players.

Chess is used as an educational activity to build children’s thinking skills, confidence, focus, and

positive behaviour in a supportive, enjoyable environment.

This is a child-facing, school-based role with clear safeguarding expectations. We are looking for

people schools trust: calm, professional, and reliable, but also warm, engaging, and fun to be

around.

Who we’re looking for

Successful Learn

Chess coaches combine

 Calm authority when leading groups

 A positive, energetic, and engaging style

 Confidence setting boundaries and managing behaviour

 A genuine enjoyment of working with children

Chess ability helps, but personality, teaching approach, and group leadership matter more.

This role suits

 Teachers or Teaching Assistants (including semi-retired)

 Sports or enrichment coaches

 Youth workers

 Scouts / Guides leaders

 Experienced childcare professionals

 Confident graduates with strong group leadership experience

Applicants of all ages are welcome, provided you can commit reliably across the academic year.

The role

 Deliver after-school chess sessions in Kent primary schools

 Typical groups of 10–15 children (occasionally larger), aged mainly 4–11

 Use LearnChess lesson frameworks and resources (training provided)

 Create a calm, safe, and enjoyable learning environment

 Communicate and maintain professional relationships with school staff and parents

 Transport, set up, and pack away equipment between venuesEssential requirements

 Experience working with children in groups

 Strong presence and group management skills

 Reliable, punctual, and professional approach

 Willingness to follow LearnChess delivery standards

 Driving licence and access to a car (mandatory — equipment supplied)

 Right to work in the UK

DBS & safeguarding

 An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service) is strongly preferred

 Candidates without a DBS may still apply but must obtain and pay for an Enhanced DBS

before starting. We cannot deploy coaches into schools without DBS clearance

Chess experience

 Roughly 1000+ rating or equivalent practical knowledge is desirable

 Full teaching resources and ongoing support provided

Pay & contract

 Self-employed, part-time role with variable hours

 Flexible - typically to around 10 weekly sessions, with opportunities to increase as new schools and

services come on stream, including summer special events and tournaments

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Pay

£20-£40 per session (dependent on role, experience, and responsibilities)

How to apply

Email enquiries@learnchess.co.uk with

 A short introduction covering your experience with children and your teaching

style/personality

 Your CV

 Your postcode/location (Kent-based commuting)

 Confirmation that you drive and have access to a car

 DBS status (held / on update service / to be obtained)

 Any chess background (if applicable)

More information

learnchess.co.uk/careers