Chess Coach — Harrow International School Opening — Harrow International School, Bangalore
Harrow International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Harrow International School
- School
- Harrow International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Harrow International School at Harrow International School. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 3+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Harrow International School, a Cambridge 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: Harrow International School is a Cambridge Day Cum Boarding in Devanahalli, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Harrow International School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
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'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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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 staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Harrow International School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Harrow International School
Harrow International School is a day cum boarding affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2023, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Harrow International School is a Cambridge Day Cum Boarding in Devanahalli, Bangalore.
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