Kolkata: Chess Coach — St. Stephen School Job at St. Stephen School
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
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — St. Stephen School at St. Stephen School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 55+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
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 Narendrapur, 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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — St. Stephen School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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 Narendrapur, Kolkata.
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