Kolkata: Chess Coach — Starling International School Job at Starling International School

Starling International School
Kolkata, West Bengalpart-time₹3.4L – ₹5.4L / yrCBSE3–7 yrs expPosted 13d ago

Key facts

Role
Chess Coach — Starling International School
School
Starling International School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.4L – ₹5.4L per year
Experience
3–7 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day School
Est. 2017

Job description

Overview

Starling International 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: The Starling International School is a co-educational school sited in Shyamnagar, Barrackpore Sub Division, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Founded in 2017, the school is affiliated to Senior Secondary (10+2) with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and fosters the belief - "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education". The school's vision is to prepare the students for the future life and to create individuals who are able to think independently and adapt with the changing dynamics of the society and contribute towards it's betterment and mankind as a whole.

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About Starling International School

The Starling International School is a co-educational school sited in Shyamnagar, Barrackpore Sub Division, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Founded in 2017, the school is affiliated to Senior Secondary (10+2) with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and fosters the belief - "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education". The school's vision is to prepare the students for the future life and to create individuals who are able to think independently and adapt with the changing dynamics of the society and contribute towards it's betterment and mankind as a whole.

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Alumni AssociationMedical RoomDay careTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesWashroomsRampsDanceDebatePicnics and excursion

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