St. John High School is hiring a Basketball Coach — St. John High School in Kolkata
St. John High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — St. John High School
- School
- St. John High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John High School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Basketball 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. John High School is widely regarded as one of the best co-educational English medium schools in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Offering a comprehensive curriculum following the ICSE guidelines. The school caters to students from nursery to 10th grade and has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2005.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About St. John High School
St. John High School is widely regarded as one of the best co-educational English medium schools in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Offering a comprehensive curriculum following the ICSE guidelines. The school caters to students from nursery to 10th grade and has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2005.
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