Bangalore: Chess Coach — St. Dominic's School Job at St. Dominic's School
St. Dominic's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Dominic's School
- School
- St. Dominic's School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Dominic's School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St. Dominic's School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 25+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Dominic's School, a ICSE 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: St. Dominic's School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Subramanyapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Dominic's School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
About St. Dominic's School
St. Dominic's School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2001, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Dominic's School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Subramanyapura, Bangalore.
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