Chess Coach — D.A.V. Public School Vacancy at D.A.V. Public School, Kolkata
D.A.V. Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — D.A.V. Public School
- School
- D.A.V. Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — D.A.V. Public School at D.A.V. Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 38+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
D.A.V. 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: D.A.V. Public School is a CBSE Day School in Taratala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — D.A.V. 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.
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
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — D.A.V. Public School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About D.A.V. Public School
D.A.V. Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
D.A.V. Public School is a CBSE Day School in Taratala, Kolkata.
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