Chess Coach — South Point School Vacancy at South Point School, Kolkata
South Point SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — South Point School
- School
- South Point School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — South Point School at South Point School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 66+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
South Point 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: South Point School is a CBSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — South Point School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About South Point School
South Point School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
South Point School is a CBSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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