Chess Coach — Marian Co-Educational School Vacancy at Marian Co-Educational School, Kolkata
Marian Co-Educational SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Marian Co-Educational School
- School
- Marian Co-Educational School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Marian Co-Educational School at Marian Co-Educational School. The school has been running for 25+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Marian Co-Educational School, 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: Marian Co-educational School (MCS) located at 120 M, Deb Banerjee Road Kolkata NA is one of the popular schools in India.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Marian Co-Educational School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About Marian Co-Educational School
Marian Co-Educational School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2001, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Marian Co-educational School (MCS) located at 120 M, Deb Banerjee Road Kolkata NA is one of the popular schools in India.
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