Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School is hiring a Chess Coach — Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School in Kolkata
Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School
- School
- Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary 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: The School: Founded in the year 1951 with just a handful of girls, Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School has blossomed into one of the premier educational institutions of the country. It is the second education institution founded under Ashok hall Group of Schools. Trusted over 70 years as one of the best CBSE Board-affiliated schools in Kolkata, our school curriculum is designed to help prepare children for opportunities and challenges – both in and out of the classroom. Ashok Hall Alumni, now placed professionally across the world, bring home stories about how we have been able to guide them and broaden their horizons to venture out into today’s competitive world with confidence. Our Junior Section (Lower Infant to Class 5) is located on Palm Avenue, and our Senior Section for Classes 6 – 12 is located on AJC Bose Road, Minto Park; both central to the city.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School
The School: Founded in the year 1951 with just a handful of girls, Ashok Hall Girls' Higher Secondary School has blossomed into one of the premier educational institutions of the country. It is the second education institution founded under Ashok hall Group of Schools. Trusted over 70 years as one of the best CBSE Board-affiliated schools in Kolkata, our school curriculum is designed to help prepare children for opportunities and challenges – both in and out of the classroom. Ashok Hall Alumni, now placed professionally across the world, bring home stories about how we have been able to guide them and broaden their horizons to venture out into today’s competitive world with confidence. Our Junior Section (Lower Infant to Class 5) is located on Palm Avenue, and our Senior Section for Classes 6 – 12 is located on AJC Bose Road, Minto Park; both central to the city.
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