Student Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. School Vacancy at B.D. Memorial Jr. School, Kolkata
B.D. Memorial Jr. SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student 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
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — B.D. Memorial Jr. School at B.D. Memorial Jr. School. The school has been running for 60+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. 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 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: B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a CBSE Day School in Bijoygarh, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student 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
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
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.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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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