Chess Coach — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School Vacancy at St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School, Kolkata
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
- School
- St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School at St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Paul'S Boarding And 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. Paul'S Boarding And Day School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Kidderpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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 there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School is a day cum boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1873, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Kidderpore, Kolkata.
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