Shanthi Nikethan School is hiring a Chess Coach — Shanthi Nikethan School in Bangalore
Shanthi Nikethan SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Shanthi Nikethan School
- School
- Shanthi Nikethan School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shanthi Nikethan School, a CBSE 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: We at Shanthi Nikethan embrace the educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore by providing all -round development of an individual and strive to achieve excellence in every aspect of life, creating patriotic and responsible citizens. The School is a co-educational, secular, wholly Indian school, catering standardised education to the locality. The years witnessed many milestones of excellent achievements in Academics, Co-Curricular activities, Sports and Games, which aimed at improving the quality education, moral education & all-round development of students At Shanthi Nikethan, we believe that quality of teaching is as good as the teachers and the school is blessed with a strong team of qualified and experienced teachers, who are dedicated and committed to their profession.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About Shanthi Nikethan School
We at Shanthi Nikethan embrace the educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore by providing all -round development of an individual and strive to achieve excellence in every aspect of life, creating patriotic and responsible citizens. The School is a co-educational, secular, wholly Indian school, catering standardised education to the locality. The years witnessed many milestones of excellent achievements in Academics, Co-Curricular activities, Sports and Games, which aimed at improving the quality education, moral education & all-round development of students At Shanthi Nikethan, we believe that quality of teaching is as good as the teachers and the school is blessed with a strong team of qualified and experienced teachers, who are dedicated and committed to their profession.
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