Position: Head of Chess Orchids The International School
Location: Bangalore
Type: Full-time
About the Role
Orchids The International School is looking for an experienced Head of Chess to lead, design, and implement chess programs across our 100+ schools. This role is ideal for someone with a deep chess background and proven experience in academic program implementation. You will shape chess as a tool for critical thinking, strategic reasoning, and cognitive development while mentoring both students and teachers.
This is a strategic leadership role where your experience will drive high-quality, impactful chess programs that are recognized for both educational value and student engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and rollout of a school-wide chess curriculum that aligns with academic and cognitive development goals.
- Mentor and guide students, chess coaches, and academic coordinators to deliver consistent results across schools.
- Plan and oversee inter-school and intra-school tournaments with standardized formats and fair competition standards.
- Collaborate with school leadership to ensure chess programs are integrated seamlessly into academic schedules.
- Innovate program structures to keep students engaged, motivated, and progressing year after year.
- Leverage technology and online platforms to enhance chess learning, practice, and competitive experience.
- Track and analyze program performance, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
- Promote chess as a strategic educational tool while strengthening the schools reputation and academic profile.
Who Were Looking For
- Proven background in working with schools or educational institutions, with curriculum/program implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives across multiple schools, ensuring standardization and scalability.
- Recognized chess credentials through certifications, tournament achievements, or coaching experience.
- Skilled in guiding both students and teachers/coaches across large networks.
- Strong mix of vision-setting and hands-on program management.
- Excellent communication skills with principals, teachers, and parents.
- Ability to design engaging academic/co-curricular programs with measurable outcomes.
Why Join Us
- Lead chess programs that impact thousands of students nationwide.
- Drive strategic academic initiatives that blend learning, creativity, and competition.
- Work in a well-established, fast-growing school network that values experience and leadership.
- Opportunity to mentor and inspire students and teachers while shaping chess as an academically recognized program.
