Kolkata: Chess Coach — Mangalam Vidya Niketan Job at Mangalam Vidya Niketan
Mangalam Vidya NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Mangalam Vidya Niketan
- School
- Mangalam Vidya Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Mangalam Vidya Niketan at Mangalam Vidya Niketan, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Mangalam Vidya Niketan, a ICSE 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: Mangalam Vidya Niketan is a ICSE Day School in Kaikhali, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Mangalam Vidya Niketan
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
How do I apply for this Chess Coach — Mangalam Vidya Niketan vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About Mangalam Vidya Niketan
Mangalam Vidya Niketan is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Mangalam Vidya Niketan is a ICSE Day School in Kaikhali, Kolkata.
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