Chess Coach — MEI International School Vacancy at MEI International School, Bangalore

MEI International School
Bangalore, Karnatakapart-time₹3.3L – ₹5.1L / yrState Board4–8 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — MEI International School
School
MEI International School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.3L – ₹5.1L per year
Experience
4–8 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2002

Job description

Overview

Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — MEI International School at MEI International School. The school has been running for 24+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

MEI International 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: MEI International School is a State Board Day School in Chikkabanavara, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — MEI International School

Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

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

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What is the salary for this Chess Coach — MEI 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.

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 is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

About MEI International School

MEI International School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2002, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

MEI International School is a State Board Day School in Chikkabanavara, Bangalore.

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