Pratham International School is hiring a Chess Coach — Pratham International School in Bangalore
Pratham International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Pratham International School
- School
- Pratham International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Pratham International School at Pratham International School, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 16+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Pratham International 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: Pratham International School is a ICSE Day School in Varthur, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Pratham International School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Where exactly is Pratham International School located?
The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Pratham International School
Pratham International School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2010, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Pratham International School is a ICSE Day School in Varthur, Bangalore.
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