Kolkata: Chess Coach — Kolkata Public Academy Job at Kolkata Public Academy
Kolkata Public AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Kolkata Public Academy
- School
- Kolkata Public Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata Public Academy, 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: Located in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata Public Academy, follows the CBSE curriculum. Established in 2020, the school offers education from Pre-Nursery to 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It is a co-ed day school with English as the primary medium of instruction and Bengali and Hindi as secondary mediums.
This school's primary medium of instruction is English with Bengali and Hindi as secondary medium.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Kolkata Public Academy role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About Kolkata Public Academy
Located in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata Public Academy, follows the CBSE curriculum. Established in 2020, the school offers education from Pre-Nursery to 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It is a co-ed day school with English as the primary medium of instruction and Bengali and Hindi as secondary mediums. This school's primary medium of instruction is English with Bengali and Hindi as secondary medium.
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