Chess Coach — The Vedanta Academy Vacancy at The Vedanta Academy, Kolkata
The Vedanta AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Vedanta Academy
- School
- The Vedanta Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Vedanta Academy, 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: The word “school” itself carries much significance in our lives. In earlier ages, ‘gurukul’ was the place where education was imparted to pupils by their gurus. At present, that temple of learning has emerged as the ‘SCHOOL’. In the year 2015, the Vedanta academy was established under “Vijay Bahadur Singh memorial charitable trust (V.B.S.M.C.T.) with an aim of providing a holistic education to the students. With time, it has successfully emerged into one amongst the 10 best schools in Kolkata.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 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.
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About The Vedanta Academy
The word “school” itself carries much significance in our lives. In earlier ages, ‘gurukul’ was the place where education was imparted to pupils by their gurus. At present, that temple of learning has emerged as the ‘SCHOOL’. In the year 2015, the Vedanta academy was established under “Vijay Bahadur Singh memorial charitable trust (V.B.S.M.C.T.) with an aim of providing a holistic education to the students. With time, it has successfully emerged into one amongst the 10 best schools in Kolkata.
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