Kolkata: Chess Coach — South Calcutta Public School Job at South Calcutta Public School
South Calcutta Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — South Calcutta Public School
- School
- South Calcutta Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹3.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
South Calcutta Public School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — South Calcutta Public School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 11+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
South Calcutta Public School, 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: South Calcutta Public School is a State Board Day School in Sonarpur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — South Calcutta Public School
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
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 is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — South Calcutta Public School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
South Calcutta Public School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About South Calcutta Public School
South Calcutta Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2015, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
South Calcutta Public School is a State Board Day School in Sonarpur, Kolkata.
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