Chess Coach — Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir Opening — Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir, Kolkata
Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya MandirKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir
- School
- Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir at Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir, 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: Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir is a CISCE Day School in Rajpur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
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.
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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.
About Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir
Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir is a CISCE Day School in Rajpur, Kolkata.
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