Chess Coach — First Steps School Vacancy at First Steps School, Bangalore
First Steps SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — First Steps School
- School
- First Steps School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹6.5L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — First Steps School — First Steps School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 12+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
First Steps School, a CBSE 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: First Steps School is a CBSE Day School in Jakkur, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — First Steps School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
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What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About First Steps School
First Steps School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
First Steps School is a CBSE Day School in Jakkur, Bangalore.
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