Chess Coach — St.Xaviers Institution Opening — St.Xaviers Institution, Kolkata
St.Xaviers InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — St.Xaviers Institution
- School
- St.Xaviers Institution
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — St.Xaviers Institution — St.Xaviers Institution, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 59+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St.Xaviers Institution, 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.Xaviers Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — St.Xaviers Institution
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — St.Xaviers Institution role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St.Xaviers Institution follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About St.Xaviers Institution
St.Xaviers Institution is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St.Xaviers Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
View school profile →Working at St.Xaviers Institution
Perks
Campus gallery
