St Mary's & Jesus School is hiring a Chess Coach — St Mary's & Jesus School in Kolkata
St Mary's & Jesus SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St Mary's & Jesus School
- School
- St Mary's & Jesus School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St Mary's & Jesus School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — St Mary's & Jesus School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 16+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St Mary's & 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 Mary's & Jesus School is a CBSE Day School in Bangur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St Mary's & Jesus School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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 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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About St Mary's & Jesus School
St Mary's & Jesus School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St Mary's & Jesus School is a CBSE Day School in Bangur, Kolkata.
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