Kolkata: Chess Coach — Tantia High School Job at Tantia High School
Tantia High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Tantia High School
- School
- Tantia High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.3L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Tantia High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Tantia High School. The school has been running for 72+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Tantia High School, a State Board 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: Tantia High School is a State Board Day School in Kolutolla, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Tantia High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Tantia High School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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About Tantia High School
Tantia High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Tantia High School is a State Board Day School in Kolutolla, Kolkata.
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