Bangalore: Chess Coach — Wisdom Foundation School Job at Wisdom Foundation School
Wisdom Foundation SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Wisdom Foundation School
- School
- Wisdom Foundation School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Wisdom Foundation School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Wisdom Foundation School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 20+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Wisdom Foundation School, a CBSE 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: Wisdom Foundation School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Wisdom Foundation School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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 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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Wisdom Foundation School 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 contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Wisdom Foundation School
Wisdom Foundation School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Wisdom Foundation School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore.
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