St. Mary's Public School is hiring a Chess Coach — St. Mary's Public School in Bangalore
St. Mary's Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Mary's Public School
- School
- St. Mary's Public School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Mary's Public School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — St. Mary's Public School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 21+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Mary's Public 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. Mary's Public School 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 Public School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About St. Mary's Public School
St. Mary's Public School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2005, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Mary's Public School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at T.Dasarahalli, Bangalore.
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