Kolkata: Student Counsellor — Central Public School Job at Central Public School
Central Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Central Public School
- School
- Central Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹6.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — Central Public School at Central Public School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 20+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Central Public School, a ICSE 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: Central Public School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Central Public School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 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 school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About Central Public School
Central Public School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2006, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Central Public School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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