Chess Coach — The Cambridge School Vacancy at The Cambridge School, Kolkata
The Cambridge SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Cambridge School
- School
- The Cambridge School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.0L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Where exactly is The Cambridge School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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