Chess Coach — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) Vacancy at Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli), Kolkata
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
- School
- Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) at Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 24+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli), 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: Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a ICSE Day School in Patulia, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
About Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a ICSE Day School in Patulia, Kolkata.
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