Bangalore: Chess Coach — Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra Job at Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra
Sri Sharda Vidya KendraKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra
- School
- Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 41+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra, 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: Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra
Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Sri Sharda Vidya Kendra is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore.
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