Bangalore: Chess Coach — Ooty Convent School Job at Ooty Convent School
Ooty Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Ooty Convent School
- School
- Ooty Convent School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Ooty Convent School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Ooty Convent School. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Ooty Convent 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: Ooty Convent School is a State Board Day School in Maruthi Nagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Ooty Convent 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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
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 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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Ooty Convent School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Ooty Convent School
Ooty Convent School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2005, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Ooty Convent School is a State Board Day School in Maruthi Nagar, Bangalore.
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