Chess Coach — Wonderland Academy Opening — Wonderland Academy, Kolkata
Wonderland AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Wonderland Academy
- School
- Wonderland Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹3.4L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Wonderland Academy — Wonderland Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 17+ years. Curriculum: NO BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Wonderland Academy, a No Board 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: Wonderland Academy is a No Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Wonderland Academy
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Wonderland Academy 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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Wonderland Academy
Wonderland Academy is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 2009, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Wonderland Academy is a No Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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