Chess Coach — Daffodils High School Opening — Daffodils High School, Kolkata
Daffodils High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Daffodils High School
- School
- Daffodils High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹3.3L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Daffodils 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: Daffodils High School was started in 2005 by the retired teachers/ Professors of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Pratt Memorial and Ex students of Don Bosco and Loreto.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
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What is the leave policy?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
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About Daffodils High School
Daffodils High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Daffodils High School was started in 2005 by the retired teachers/ Professors of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Pratt Memorial and Ex students of Don Bosco and Loreto.
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