Chess Coach — Lakshmipat Singhania Academy Vacancy at Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata
Lakshmipat Singhania AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
- School
- Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Lakshmipat Singhania Academy — Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 30+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, a CISCE 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: Lakshmipat Singhania Academy is a CISCE Day School in Alipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CISCE 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.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
Lakshmipat Singhania Academy is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1996, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Lakshmipat Singhania Academy is a CISCE Day School in Alipore, Kolkata.
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