Chess Coach — Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School Opening — Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School, Bangalore
Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School
- School
- Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School at Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School. Curriculum: IB BOARD. The school has been running for 17+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School, a IB 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: Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School is a IB Board Day School in Gottigere, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an IB BOARD school
IB classrooms run on PYP/MYP/DP frameworks: expect concept-driven units, student agency and structured reflection.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
About Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School
Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, established in 2009, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Radcliffe International - IB & IGCSE School is a IB Board Day School in Gottigere, Bangalore.
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