St. Luke's Day School is hiring a Chess Coach — St. Luke's Day School in Kolkata
St. Luke's Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Luke's Day School
- School
- St. Luke's Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — St. Luke's Day School at St. Luke's Day School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 42+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Luke's Day School, a ICSE 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. Luke's Day School is a ICSE Day School in Naihati, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Luke's Day School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE 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
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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
About St. Luke's Day School
St. Luke's Day School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1984, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Luke's Day School is a ICSE Day School in Naihati, Kolkata.
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