Sunny Prep. & High School is hiring a Chess Coach — Sunny Prep. & High School in Kolkata
Sunny Prep. & High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sunny Prep. & High School
- School
- Sunny Prep. & High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sunny Prep. & High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Sunny Prep. & High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 40+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sunny Prep. & High 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: Sunny Prep. & High School is a ICSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sunny Prep. & High 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
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sunny Prep. & High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Sunny Prep. & High School?
Most Chess Coach — Sunny Prep. & High 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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Sunny Prep. & High School
Sunny Prep. & High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1986, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sunny Prep. & High School is a ICSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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