Chess Coach — Saraswathi School Vacancy at Saraswathi School, Bangalore
Saraswathi SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Saraswathi School
- School
- Saraswathi School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Saraswathi School — Saraswathi School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 34+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Saraswathi 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: Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Saraswathi School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Saraswathi School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Saraswathi School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About Saraswathi School
Saraswathi School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1992, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
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