Chess Coach — Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya Vacancy at Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya, Bangalore
Sri Mahaveer Jain VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya
- School
- Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya at Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 37+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya, 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 Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
About Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya
Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1989, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Sri Mahaveer Jain Vidyalaya is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
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