Indiranagar High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Indiranagar High School in Bangalore
Indiranagar High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Indiranagar High School
- School
- Indiranagar High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Indiranagar High School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Indiranagar High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 70+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Indiranagar High School, a State 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: Indiranagar High School is a State Board Day School in Indiranagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Indiranagar High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Indiranagar High School?
Most Chess Coach — Indiranagar High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Indiranagar High School
Indiranagar High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Indiranagar High School is a State Board Day School in Indiranagar, Bangalore.
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