Kolkata: Chess Coach — St. Anthonys High School Job at St. Anthonys High School
St. Anthonys High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Anthonys High School
- School
- St. Anthonys High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.8L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Anthonys High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St. Anthonys High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Anthonys High 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: St. Anthonys High School is a State Board Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Anthonys High School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — St. Anthonys High School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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About St. Anthonys High School
St. Anthonys High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1863, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Anthonys High School is a State Board Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
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