Bangalore: Chess Coach — Annie Besant Convent and High School Job at Annie Besant Convent and High School
Annie Besant Convent and High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Annie Besant Convent and High School
- School
- Annie Besant Convent and High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Annie Besant Convent and High School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Annie Besant Convent and High School. The school has been running for 22+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Annie Besant Convent and High School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: Annie Besant Convent and High School is a State Board Day School in Sunkadakatte, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Annie Besant Convent and High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Annie Besant Convent and High School?
Most Chess Coach — Annie Besant Convent and High 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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About Annie Besant Convent and High School
Annie Besant Convent and High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2004, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Annie Besant Convent and High School is a State Board Day School in Sunkadakatte, Bangalore.
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