Chess Coach — St. Stephen School Vacancy at St. Stephen School, Kolkata
St. Stephen SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St. Stephen School
- School
- St. Stephen School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹3.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — St. Stephen School at St. Stephen School. The school has been running for 55+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Stephen School, a CISCE 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. Stephen School is a CISCE Day School in Budge Budge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St. Stephen School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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 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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — St. Stephen School?
Most Chess Coach — St. Stephen School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About St. Stephen School
St. Stephen School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1971, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Stephen School is a CISCE Day School in Budge Budge, Kolkata.
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