Chess Coach — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan Vacancy at Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan, Kolkata
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
- School
- Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan at Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 33+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan, a State Board 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: Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan is a State Board Day School in Pancha Sayar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1993, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan is a State Board Day School in Pancha Sayar, Kolkata.
View school profile →Working at Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
Perks
Campus gallery
