Kolkata: Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day School Job at St Augustine's Day School
St Augustine's Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day School
- School
- St Augustine's Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day School at St Augustine's Day School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 55+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St Augustine's Day School, a CISCE 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 Augustine's Day School is a CISCE Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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.
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.
Where exactly is St Augustine's Day School 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 qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day School?
Most Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — St Augustine's Day 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.
About St Augustine's Day School
St Augustine's Day School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1971, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St Augustine's Day School is a CISCE Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
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