Chess Coach — St. Margaret Convent School Vacancy at St. Margaret Convent School, Kolkata
St. Margaret Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Margaret Convent School
- School
- St. Margaret Convent School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — St. Margaret Convent School at St. Margaret Convent School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 5+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Margaret Convent 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: St. Margaret Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Margaret Convent School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach — St. Margaret Convent School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About St. Margaret Convent School
St. Margaret Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Margaret Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
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