Poornaprajna Education Centre is hiring a Chess Coach — Poornaprajna Education Centre in Bangalore

Poornaprajna Education Centre
Bangalore, Karnatakapart-time₹3.4L – ₹4.6L / yrState Board4–6 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — Poornaprajna Education Centre
School
Poornaprajna Education Centre
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.4L – ₹4.6L per year
Experience
4–6 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1978

Job description

Overview

Chess Coach — Poornaprajna Education Centre at Poornaprajna Education Centre, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 48+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Poornaprajna Education Centre, 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: Poornaprajna Education Centre is a State Board Day School in Armane Nagar, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Poornaprajna Education Centre

Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.

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

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.

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Are meals provided at school?

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Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

About Poornaprajna Education Centre

Poornaprajna Education Centre is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1978, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Poornaprajna Education Centre is a State Board Day School in Armane Nagar, Bangalore.

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Working at Poornaprajna Education Centre

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