Chess Coach — Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School Opening — Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School, Kolkata
Bikash Bharati Collegiate High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School
- School
- Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School at Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 24+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Bikash Bharati Collegiate 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: Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School is a State Board Day School in Amtala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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.
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.
About Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School
Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bikash Bharati Collegiate High School is a State Board Day School in Amtala, Kolkata.
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