Gokhale Memorial Girls School is hiring a Chess Coach — Gokhale Memorial Girls School in Kolkata
Gokhale Memorial Girls SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Gokhale Memorial Girls School
- School
- Gokhale Memorial Girls School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gokhale Memorial Girls 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: Welcome to Gokhale Memorial Girls' School Gokhale Memorial Girls' School was founded on the 20 th of April 1920 by Smt. Sarala Ray. She worked out a scheme to prove that "Education meant development of thought and culture- that education brought in wider outlook of life." Our Goal Our goal is to form women alive to the needs of our world, with the knowledge which gives them power to act, and motivated by the love which gives them power to act, and motivated by the love which gives them purpose and wisdom in their action. The education of girls from every social background has to be undertaken so that there can be produced not only women of refined talents but also those great souled persons who are so desperately needed by our times. Our school is a centre of human formation where every child is welcomed and loved.
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Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Gokhale Memorial Girls School?
Most Chess Coach — Gokhale Memorial Girls 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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About Gokhale Memorial Girls School
Welcome to Gokhale Memorial Girls' School Gokhale Memorial Girls' School was founded on the 20 th of April 1920 by Smt. Sarala Ray. She worked out a scheme to prove that "Education meant development of thought and culture- that education brought in wider outlook of life." Our Goal Our goal is to form women alive to the needs of our world, with the knowledge which gives them power to act, and motivated by the love which gives them power to act, and motivated by the love which gives them purpose and wisdom in their action. The education of girls from every social background has to be undertaken so that there can be produced not only women of refined talents but also those great souled persons who are so desperately needed by our times. Our school is a centre of human formation where every child is welcomed and loved.
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