Bangalore: Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent Job at St. Mary's Convent
St. Mary's ConventKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent
- School
- St. Mary's Convent
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent at St. Mary's Convent, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 35+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Mary's Convent, 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: St. Mary's Convent is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at T.Dasarahalli, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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
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
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent?
Most Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent 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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — St. Mary's Convent role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
About St. Mary's Convent
St. Mary's Convent is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1991, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Mary's Convent is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at T.Dasarahalli, Bangalore.
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