Student Counsellor — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir Vacancy at Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Kolkata
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria VidyamandirKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
- School
- Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.3L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir at Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir. Curriculum: IGCSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, a IGCSE 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: Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a IGCSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in an IGCSE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
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
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir?
Most Student Counsellor — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a IGCSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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