Wondering If This Could Be Right for You?
This tends to be a great fit for people looking for flexible, enjoyable and meaningful work alongside their current job or studies.
It could be a great fit if you:
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Enjoy playing chess (you don’t need to be a master)
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Like working with children or want to build experience doing so
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Looking for flexible, part-time work that fits around your week
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Want to do something that feels rewarding, not just another job
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Are reliable, friendly and comfortable leading a small group
If that sounds like you, you’ll likely feel right at home with Mindful Chess.
What a Typical Session Looks Like
You’ll usually be running fun, structured chess sessions for small groups of children in local schools close to where you live. This can be from as little as once a week up to running a club each day.
A typical session involves:
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Leading a 1-hour after-school chess club
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Teaching basic tactics and concepts using simple lesson plans
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Helping children improve while keeping sessions fun and engaging
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Managing a small group (usually up to 12 students)
Everything is designed to be straightforward and enjoyable. You won’t be expected to create lessons from scratch or figure things out on your own.
What We Can Offer
Full Training & Ongoing Support
Even if you've never taught before, guidance is available at every step, to help you feel confident running sessions with different age groups and abilities.
A Friendly & Supportive Team
Ideas, tips and support are shared across a growing community of coaches, so you're never doing this alone.
Lesson Plans & Resources
You’ll have access to structured lesson plans, puzzles and interactive activities. You’ll always know what to teach and how to keep sessions engaging.
Administrative Support
Mindful Chess holds public liability insurance that covers the coaches working through it, and handles paperwork such as Enhanced DBS checks, termly sign-ups and payments.
Equipment Package
Chess sets, demo boards, worksheets, certificates and lesson materials are provided.
Not Sure If This Is Right for You?
That’s completely normal. Most people we speak to have a few questions before applying.
Here are some of the most common ones:
What Coaches Say
Lawrence Northall
"Working with Mindful Chess has not only been hugely enjoyable but I feel greatly built my confidence. I very much look forward to commencing teaching on returning to the UK."
Abi Prendergast
Teaching through Mindful Chess has been an all-around wonderful experience and watching the children develop their chess skills and grow in confidence has been the best part."
Amy Baker
"Having loved chess since a child it was fantastic to discover there was an opportunity to teach the game as a part time job alongside my musical career."
Ready To Start Teaching With Us?
If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work that fits around your life, this is a simple way to get started. For applying please fill the below google form.