Bangalore: Chess Coach — Poola School Job at Poola School
Poola SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Poola School
- School
- Poola School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.8L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Poola School at Poola School, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Poola School, a ICSE 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: Poola School is a ICSE Day School in Rajanukunte, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Poola School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Poola School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
About Poola School
Poola School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Poola School is a ICSE Day School in Rajanukunte, Bangalore.
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