Bidya Bharati School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Bidya Bharati School in Kolkata
Bidya Bharati SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Bidya Bharati School
- School
- Bidya Bharati School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Bidya Bharati School, a No Board 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: Bidya Bharati School (an English Medium School) was established on 2nd November 1965 by Vidya Bharati Society for Educational and Scientific Advancement, a registered Society under the West Bengal Society’s Registration Act, having its registered office at 44/2, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata – 700027. The primary objective of the Society was to establish an Institution of repute which will provide a well oriented Education system to the girls of Kolkata and its suburbs. The school which started with 5 students soon blossomed into a full fledged school getting its affiliation from Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal. The first Batch of students for the School Final Examination appeared in 1970. The school has grown from its infancy to its present status and Glory under the tender care and devotion of the dedicated staff. The school today has under its fold 4500 students in 3 units.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bidya Bharati School follows the NO BOARD curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Bidya Bharati School
Bidya Bharati School (an English Medium School) was established on 2nd November 1965 by Vidya Bharati Society for Educational and Scientific Advancement, a registered Society under the West Bengal Society’s Registration Act, having its registered office at 44/2, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata – 700027. The primary objective of the Society was to establish an Institution of repute which will provide a well oriented Education system to the girls of Kolkata and its suburbs. The school which started with 5 students soon blossomed into a full fledged school getting its affiliation from Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal. The first Batch of students for the School Final Examination appeared in 1970. The school has grown from its infancy to its present status and Glory under the tender care and devotion of the dedicated staff. The school today has under its fold 4500 students in 3 units.
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