Bidya Bhaban School High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Bidya Bhaban School High School in Kolkata
Bidya Bhaban School High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Bidya Bhaban School High School
- School
- Bidya Bhaban School High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹3.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bidya Bhaban School High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Bidya Bhaban School High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 38+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Bidya Bhaban School High School, a State Board 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: Bidya Bhaban School High School is a State Board Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Bidya Bhaban School High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Bidya Bhaban School High School?
Most Chess Coach — Bidya Bhaban School High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Bidya Bhaban School High School
Bidya Bhaban School High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1988, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bidya Bhaban School High School is a State Board Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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