Vaishno Devi Academy is hiring a Sports Incharge — Vaishno Devi Academy in Kolkata
Vaishno Devi AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Sports Incharge — Vaishno Devi Academy
- School
- Vaishno Devi Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vaishno Devi Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Sports Incharge — Vaishno Devi Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 7+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vaishno Devi Academy, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Sports Incharge.
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:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
What you'll handle as a Sports Incharge — Vaishno Devi Academy
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Vaishno Devi Academy
From 2019 onwards, the school has been upgraded from High School to Higher Secondary (10+2) level affiliated to West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (W.B.C.H.S.E.) with Science, Commerce & Arts streams. The School established on 21st April, 2002 near 206 Kheyaghat, Krishnapur, Kolkata – 102, is a dream child of Mr. Apurba Kumar Saha, founder Chairman and Mrs. Amita Roy, who founded it with the vision of imparting total education and in building character of the young minds in and around Rajarhat area. Its growth made the expansion programme of the school take shape on April 18th , 2005 and the foundation stone of a six storied building was laid. In 2007 the school moved to its new premises and zealously started with its Play school, Primary & Middle School.
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