Chess Coach — Oxford Academy English Medium School Opening — Oxford Academy English Medium School, Kolkata
Oxford Academy English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Oxford Academy English Medium School
- School
- Oxford Academy English Medium School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Oxford Academy English Medium School at Oxford Academy English Medium School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Oxford Academy English Medium School, a CBSE 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: Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Oxford Academy English Medium School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
About Oxford Academy English Medium School
Oxford Academy English Medium School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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