Chess Coach — The Cambridge School
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Working in an IGCSE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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Salary & benefits
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Full job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — The Cambridge School at The Cambridge School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 23+ years. Curriculum: IGCSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Cambridge School, a IGCSE 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 Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Cambridge School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an IGCSE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
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.