Chess Coach — The Heritage School Kolkata Opening — The Heritage School Kolkata, Kolkata
The Heritage School KolkataKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Heritage School Kolkata
- School
- The Heritage School Kolkata
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — The Heritage School Kolkata at The Heritage School Kolkata will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 25+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Heritage School Kolkata, 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: Co-ed ICSE school known for holistic education.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Heritage School Kolkata
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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
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
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About The Heritage School Kolkata
The Heritage School Kolkata is a day affiliated to ICSE, established in 2001, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Co-ed ICSE school known for holistic education.
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