Kolkata: Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Chinese School Job at Sacred Heart Chinese School
Sacred Heart Chinese SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Chinese School
- School
- Sacred Heart Chinese School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sacred Heart Chinese School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Chinese School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 108+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sacred Heart Chinese 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: Sacred Heart Church School, Kolkata is co-educational. This school offers education irrespective of the student's gender.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sacred Heart Chinese School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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
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
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Sacred Heart Chinese School
Sacred Heart Chinese School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1918, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sacred Heart Church School, Kolkata is co-educational. This school offers education irrespective of the student's gender.
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