Career Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. School Opening — B.D. Memorial Jr. School, Kolkata

B.D. Memorial Jr. School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹3.0L – ₹6.0L / yrCBSE2–6 yrs expPosted 8d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. School
School
B.D. Memorial Jr. School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1966

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Job description

Overview

Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. School at B.D. Memorial Jr. School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 60+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

B.D. Memorial Jr. School, a CBSE 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: B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a CBSE Day School in Bijoygarh, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. 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

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

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. School 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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

About B.D. Memorial Jr. School

B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a CBSE Day School in Bijoygarh, Kolkata.

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Working at B.D. Memorial Jr. School

Perks

WifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicPicnics and excursionDebateLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundComputer LabScience Lab

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