Chess Coach — Vishwa Vidyapeeth Opening — Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Bangalore

Vishwa Vidyapeeth
Bangalore, Karnatakapart-time₹5.4L – ₹8.8L / yrIGCSE3–7 yrs expPosted 17d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — Vishwa Vidyapeeth
School
Vishwa Vidyapeeth
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
IGCSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹5.4L – ₹8.8L per year
Experience
3–7 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2012

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Chess Coach — Vishwa Vidyapeeth at Vishwa Vidyapeeth will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 14+ years. Curriculum: IGCSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Vishwa Vidyapeeth, a IGCSE 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: Vishwa Vidyapeeth is a IGCSE Day School in Yelahanka, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Vishwa Vidyapeeth

Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.

Working in an IGCSE school

Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

How do I apply for this Chess Coach — Vishwa Vidyapeeth vacancy?

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About Vishwa Vidyapeeth

Vishwa Vidyapeeth is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2012, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Vishwa Vidyapeeth is a IGCSE Day School in Yelahanka, Bangalore.

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Perks

Medical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicPicnics and excursionDebateCafeteria/Canteen

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