Career Counsellor — Calcutta Public School Kalikapur Vacancy at Calcutta Public School Kalikapur, Kolkata
Calcutta Public School KalikapurKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Calcutta Public School Kalikapur
- School
- Calcutta Public School Kalikapur
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Calcutta Public School Kalikapur, a CISCE 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: To create a “A Building With Four Walls And Tomorrow Inside.” This will propagate the culture of India and its holistic values in surroundings driven by modern technology and a focused pursuit of the intellect. The focus is on nurturing well-rounded personalities with the skills to excel in the world they will inherit in time. We have a team of teachers and academicians amidst us who are highly experienced and are regarded as institutions in themselves. Their constant supervision shall ensure that the quality shall never be compromised. The school follows a 360° model wherein all the people involved shall work towards one mission - "Educating Students for Life". The main mission of CPS is to envisage that students will learn, develop and grow in the competitive arena in Today & Tomorrow.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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.
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.
About Calcutta Public School Kalikapur
To create a “A Building With Four Walls And Tomorrow Inside.” This will propagate the culture of India and its holistic values in surroundings driven by modern technology and a focused pursuit of the intellect. The focus is on nurturing well-rounded personalities with the skills to excel in the world they will inherit in time. We have a team of teachers and academicians amidst us who are highly experienced and are regarded as institutions in themselves. Their constant supervision shall ensure that the quality shall never be compromised. The school follows a 360° model wherein all the people involved shall work towards one mission - "Educating Students for Life". The main mission of CPS is to envisage that students will learn, develop and grow in the competitive arena in Today & Tomorrow.
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