Chess Coach — Mangalore Independent PU College Opening — Mangalore Independent PU College, Bangalore
Mangalore Independent PU CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Mangalore Independent PU College
- School
- Mangalore Independent PU College
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Mangalore Independent PU College — Mangalore Independent PU College, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 48+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Mangalore Independent PU College, 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: Mangalore Independent PU College is a State Board Day School in Jnana Ganga Nagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Mangalore Independent PU College
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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mangalore Independent PU College follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Mangalore Independent PU College role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About Mangalore Independent PU College
Mangalore Independent PU College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1978, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Mangalore Independent PU College is a State Board Day School in Jnana Ganga Nagar, Bangalore.
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