Chess Coach — Candor International school Opening — Candor International school, Bangalore
Candor International schoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Candor International school
- School
- Candor International school
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Candor International school at Candor International school will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IB BOARD. The school has been running for 16+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Candor International school, a IB 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: Candor International school is a IB Board Day Cum Boarding in Electronic City, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Candor International school
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an IB BOARD school
IB classrooms run on PYP/MYP/DP frameworks: expect concept-driven units, student agency and structured reflection.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Candor International school follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
About Candor International school
Candor International school is a day cum boarding affiliated to IB Board, established in 2010, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Candor International school is a IB Board Day Cum Boarding in Electronic City, Bangalore.
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