Al-Kauthar Public School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Al-Kauthar Public School in Kolkata
Al-Kauthar Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Al-Kauthar Public School
- School
- Al-Kauthar Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Al-Kauthar Public School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Career Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: Al-Kauthar Public School, located in the vibrant region of Topsia, Kolkata, is a co-educational English medium day school affiliated with the State Board. Established with a vision to provide quality and value-based education, the school caters to students up to Class 10 and is committed to fostering academic excellence, holistic development, and strong moral values.
With a spacious built-in area of over 50,000 square meters, the school offers a nurturing environment that encourages learning and growth. Our academic session runs from April to March, and classes are held from 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM. With an impressive student-teacher ratio of 6:1, we ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning atmosphere for each child.
At Al-Kauthar Public School, we promote multilingual learning with instruction in English, Hindi, and Bengali. We also support students through various scholarship programs, reinforcing our commitment to accessible and inclusive education.
Common questions about this role
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Is background verification done before joining?
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Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Al-Kauthar Public School
Al-Kauthar Public School, located in the vibrant region of Topsia, Kolkata, is a co-educational English medium day school affiliated with the State Board. Established with a vision to provide quality and value-based education, the school caters to students up to Class 10 and is committed to fostering academic excellence, holistic development, and strong moral values. With a spacious built-in area of over 50,000 square meters, the school offers a nurturing environment that encourages learning and growth. Our academic session runs from April to March, and classes are held from 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM. With an impressive student-teacher ratio of 6:1, we ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning atmosphere for each child. At Al-Kauthar Public School, we promote multilingual learning with instruction in English, Hindi, and Bengali. We also support students through various scholarship programs, reinforcing our commitment to accessible and inclusive education.
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