St Marys & Jesus School is hiring a Chess Coach — St Marys & Jesus School in Kolkata
St Marys & Jesus SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St Marys & Jesus School
- School
- St Marys & Jesus School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St Marys & Jesus School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — St Marys & Jesus School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 16+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St Marys & Jesus 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 Marys & Jesus School is a CBSE Day School in Lake Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St Marys & Jesus School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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 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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About St Marys & Jesus School
St Marys & Jesus School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St Marys & Jesus School is a CBSE Day School in Lake Town, Kolkata.
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