Chess Coach — New Oxford English School Opening — New Oxford English School, Bangalore
New Oxford English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — New Oxford English School
- School
- New Oxford English School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — New Oxford English School at New Oxford English School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 61+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
New Oxford English 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
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What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — New Oxford English 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
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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.
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.
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 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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About New Oxford English School
New Oxford English School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1965, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
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