Chess Coach — Bishop Cotton Boys' School Vacancy at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore
Bishop Cotton Boys' SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Bishop Cotton Boys' School
- School
- Bishop Cotton Boys' School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bishop Cotton Boys' School, a ICSE 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: After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Do I have to work weekends?
As this is a residential/boarding school, expect a rotational weekend duty roster on top of the regular week. The exact roster depends on your house and section.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About Bishop Cotton Boys' School
After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.
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