Chess Coach — Holy Palace Multipurpose Institute Opening — Holy Palace Multipurpose Institute, Kolkata
Holy Palace Multipurpose InstituteKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Holy Palace Multipurpose Institute
- School
- Holy Palace Multipurpose Institute
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Holy Palace Multipurpose Institute, 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: “Education is not a Job”. We realize that the noble mission of education is to help the child to obey the laws of life. Our task as educators is to help the child to utilize fully his natural energies and actualize perfectly all his developmental potentialities, which will help him / her to achieve greater independence and self respect. We direct out attention to the psychological and physical development of child rather than to his / her mistakes. We believe that our duty is not to force a child to obey a mere human but the laws of development which ultimately improve the innate discipline of the children. We are also very much watchful about favourable institutional environment which is a key factor for this mission. Let us then help the children to lay the foundation of really integrated life in themselves and let them be the explorers of their world. We are sure that our firm determination, perseverance and your cordial co-operation will take us to the path of the success.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About Holy Palace Multipurpose Institute
“Education is not a Job”. We realize that the noble mission of education is to help the child to obey the laws of life. Our task as educators is to help the child to utilize fully his natural energies and actualize perfectly all his developmental potentialities, which will help him / her to achieve greater independence and self respect. We direct out attention to the psychological and physical development of child rather than to his / her mistakes. We believe that our duty is not to force a child to obey a mere human but the laws of development which ultimately improve the innate discipline of the children. We are also very much watchful about favourable institutional environment which is a key factor for this mission. Let us then help the children to lay the foundation of really integrated life in themselves and let them be the explorers of their world. We are sure that our firm determination, perseverance and your cordial co-operation will take us to the path of the success.
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