Bangalore: Chess Coach — Head Start Educational Academy Job at Head Start Educational Academy
Head Start Educational AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Head Start Educational Academy
- School
- Head Start Educational Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹8.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Head Start Educational Academy (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Head Start Educational Academy. Curriculum: IGCSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Head Start Educational Academy, a IGCSE 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: Head Start Educational Academy is a IGCSE Day School in Dommasandra, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Head Start Educational Academy
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an IGCSE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
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
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Bangalore), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Head Start Educational Academy role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About Head Start Educational Academy
Head Start Educational Academy is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Head Start Educational Academy is a IGCSE Day School in Dommasandra, Bangalore.
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