Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Immanuel International Academy
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Immanuel International Academy requires a Chess Coach in Darjeeling, West Bengal for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Immanuel International Academy: a senior secondary institution in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Requirements:
- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.9 LPA – ₹5.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Immanuel International Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Immanuel International Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about Immanuel International Academy
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The Immanuel experience is like few others. Immanuel boasts a highly educated faculty drawn from India and abroad with excellent facilities designed to train, equip and develop your child so they can assume positions of responsibility and leadership in the modern world. With extensive involvement by our American partner, we create a rich and diverse environment bringing in leading educators from around the world to train and develop both staff and students. We strive to provide our students with a multi-faceted education through opportunities and experiences inside and outside the classroom environment. We are committed to building their character while guiding their intellectual and social development. It is our hope that as our students leave Immanuel, they take with them values taught and practised by Jesus Christ as well as academic excellence in preparation for their future.
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