Bangalore: Chess Coach — Gurukula International School Job at Gurukula International School
Gurukula International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Gurukula International School
- School
- Gurukula International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Gurukula International School at Gurukula International School, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Gurukula International 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: Gurukula International School is a ICSE Day School in Devanahalli, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Gurukula International School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gurukula International School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Gurukula International School
Gurukula International School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2017, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Gurukula International School is a ICSE Day School in Devanahalli, Bangalore.
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