Chess Coach — Sri Gnanajyothi School Opening — Sri Gnanajyothi School, Bangalore
Sri Gnanajyothi SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sri Gnanajyothi School
- School
- Sri Gnanajyothi School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Sri Gnanajyothi School at Sri Gnanajyothi School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 37+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sri Gnanajyothi 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: Sri Gnanajyothi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Agrahara, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sri Gnanajyothi 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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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Is background verification done before joining?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
About Sri Gnanajyothi School
Sri Gnanajyothi School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1989, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Sri Gnanajyothi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Agrahara, Bangalore.
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