Chess Coach — St. Mary's High School Opening — St. Mary's High School, Bangalore
St. Mary's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Mary's High School
- School
- St. Mary's High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Mary's High 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: St. Mary’s School aims at the moral, intellectual, social, psychological and physical development of the pupils irrespective of their caste and creed. Here the students are encouraged to be value-conscious and they are motivated to follow the eternal values of truth and devotion to achieve the real knowledge. They come out in flying colours after completing S.S.L.C Exams every year. After their higher studies we are proud to say that many are in higher positions in society.Each child is unique and the school helps the child to find out the uniqueness through different curricular and co-curricular activities to become successful in life. St. Mary’s mission is to remove the darkness from the society imparting knowledge to the students so that they may become powerful light of the world.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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 meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
About St. Mary's High School
St. Mary’s School aims at the moral, intellectual, social, psychological and physical development of the pupils irrespective of their caste and creed. Here the students are encouraged to be value-conscious and they are motivated to follow the eternal values of truth and devotion to achieve the real knowledge. They come out in flying colours after completing S.S.L.C Exams every year. After their higher studies we are proud to say that many are in higher positions in society.Each child is unique and the school helps the child to find out the uniqueness through different curricular and co-curricular activities to become successful in life. St. Mary’s mission is to remove the darkness from the society imparting knowledge to the students so that they may become powerful light of the world.
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