Bangalore: Chess Coach — St. Meera's School Job at St. Meera's School
St. Meera's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Meera's School
- School
- St. Meera's School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Meera's School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St. Meera's School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 73+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Meera's 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. Meera's School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Halasuru, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Meera's School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Meera's School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
About St. Meera's School
St. Meera's School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1953, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Meera's School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Halasuru, Bangalore.
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