Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School Vacancy at Howrah St. John's High School, 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
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹3.2L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School — Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 26+ 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 ICSE 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 ICSE Day School in Shibpur, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Howrah St. John's High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Howrah St. John's High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
About Howrah St. John's High School
Howrah St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2000, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Howrah St. John's High School is a ICSE Day School in Shibpur, Howrah.
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