Student Counsellor — Akshar School Opening — Akshar School, Kolkata
Akshar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Akshar School
- School
- Akshar School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.5L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Akshar School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Student 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: Akshar ethos was conceptualized by Mr. Deepak Khullar, Neena Singh and Kavneet Khullar with whole hearted support from Late Prof. Yashpal Sharma (our patron) an eminent educationist and scientist.A journey from the first letter with which all learning begins , to the vast infinte source of all knowledge- hence the name AKSHAR… • Akshar became a reality under the Rajpal Khullar Memorial Trust – a non profit charitable organization. An Inclusive school where children with additional needs learn along with mainstream children.
Common questions about this role
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.
Where exactly is Akshar School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About Akshar School
Akshar ethos was conceptualized by Mr. Deepak Khullar, Neena Singh and Kavneet Khullar with whole hearted support from Late Prof. Yashpal Sharma (our patron) an eminent educationist and scientist.A journey from the first letter with which all learning begins , to the vast infinte source of all knowledge- hence the name AKSHAR… • Akshar became a reality under the Rajpal Khullar Memorial Trust – a non profit charitable organization. An Inclusive school where children with additional needs learn along with mainstream children.
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