Oakridge International School is hiring a Chess Coach — Oakridge International School in Hyderabad
Oakridge International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Oakridge International School
- School
- Oakridge International School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day-cum-Boarding
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹6.6L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Oakridge International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Oakridge International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IB. The school has been running for 25+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Oakridge International School, a IB school in Hyderabad, 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: IB World School with campuses across India.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Oakridge International School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an IB school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Oakridge International School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About Oakridge International School
Oakridge International School is a day-cum-boarding affiliated to IB, established in 2001, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
IB World School with campuses across India.
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