Pailan World School is hiring a Chess Coach — Pailan World School in Kolkata
Pailan World SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Pailan World School
- School
- Pailan World School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Pailan World School at Pailan World School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Pailan World 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: Pailan World School is a ICSE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Pailan World 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
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 qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Pailan World School?
Most Chess Coach — Pailan World School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Pailan World School
Pailan World School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pailan World School is a ICSE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
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