Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls School Opening — Sushila Birla Girls School, Kolkata
Sushila Birla Girls SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls School
- School
- Sushila Birla Girls School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls School at Sushila Birla Girls School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 32+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sushila Birla Girls 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: Sushila Birla Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Elgin, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls School?
Most Chess Coach — Sushila Birla Girls 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.
About Sushila Birla Girls School
Sushila Birla Girls School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sushila Birla Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Elgin, Kolkata.
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