Howrah St. John's High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School in Howrah
Howrah St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School
- School
- Howrah St. John's High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹2.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Howrah St. John's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 31+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Howrah St. John's High School, a CISCE school in Howrah, 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: Howrah St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Mali Panchghara, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About Howrah St. John's High School
Howrah St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1995, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Howrah St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Mali Panchghara, Howrah.
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