Career Counsellor — Bholananda National Vidyalaya Opening — Bholananda National Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Bholananda National VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Bholananda National Vidyalaya
- School
- Bholananda National Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — Bholananda National Vidyalaya — Bholananda National Vidyalaya, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 48+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Bholananda National Vidyalaya, 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: Bholananda National Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Bholananda National Vidyalaya
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Bholananda National Vidyalaya 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.
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.
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 Bholananda National Vidyalaya
Bholananda National Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bholananda National Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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