Chess Coach — Shikhar International School Opening — Shikhar International School, Bangalore
Shikhar International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Shikhar International School
- School
- Shikhar International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shikhar International 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 SHIKHAR, realize that the child’s time spent with us is vital to initiate his/her intellectual and spiritual growth. We make a sincere effort in ensuring that the quality of Education is upheld across each of our branches through enrolling the best and most experienced Educators and employing the most innovative teaching aids, both classroom-study and outdoor-activities based.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Shikhar International School?
Most Chess Coach — Shikhar International School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About Shikhar International School
We, at SHIKHAR, realize that the child’s time spent with us is vital to initiate his/her intellectual and spiritual growth. We make a sincere effort in ensuring that the quality of Education is upheld across each of our branches through enrolling the best and most experienced Educators and employing the most innovative teaching aids, both classroom-study and outdoor-activities based.
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