Chess Coach — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan Vacancy at Saltlake Shiksha Niketan, Kolkata
Saltlake Shiksha NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
- School
- Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan at Saltlake Shiksha Niketan will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 21+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan, 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: Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Saltlake Shiksha Niketan located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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