Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School in Kolkata
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
- School
- Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.7L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School at Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, a CBSE 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: Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How do I apply for this Student Counsellor — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
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