Kolkata: Chess Coach — Loreto House Job at Loreto House
Loreto HouseKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Loreto House
- School
- Loreto House
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Loreto House is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Loreto House who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Loreto House, 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: Loreto House is a CISCE Day School in Park Street, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Loreto House
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach — Loreto House vacancy?
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How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Loreto House 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 Loreto House
Loreto House is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1842, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Loreto House is a CISCE Day School in Park Street, Kolkata.
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