Kolkata: Chess Coach — Monalisa English School Job at Monalisa English School
Monalisa English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Monalisa English School
- School
- Monalisa English School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Monalisa English School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Monalisa English School. The school has been running for 32+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Monalisa English 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: Monalisa English School is a ICSE Day School in Madhyamgram, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Monalisa English School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About Monalisa English School
Monalisa English School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1994, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Monalisa English School is a ICSE Day School in Madhyamgram, Kolkata.
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