Chess Coach — Army Public School Opening — Army Public School, Kolkata
Army Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Army Public School
- School
- Army Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Army Public School — Army Public School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 32+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Army Public School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, 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: Army Public School is a CBSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Army Public School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Army Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Army Public School
Army Public School is a school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Army Public School is a CBSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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