Chess Coach — Dreamland School Opening — Dreamland School, Hooghly
Dreamland SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Dreamland School
- School
- Dreamland School
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Dreamland School at Dreamland School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 53+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Dreamland School, a ICSE school in Hooghly, 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: Dreamland School is a ICSE Day School in Uttarpara, Hooghly.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Dreamland School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach — Dreamland School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
About Dreamland School
Dreamland School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1973, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
Dreamland School is a ICSE Day School in Uttarpara, Hooghly.
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