Kolkata: Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School Job at Devaki Memorial School
Devaki Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School
- School
- Devaki Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Devaki Memorial School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 24+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Devaki Memorial 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: Devaki Memorial School is a ICSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
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.
What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School?
Most Student Counsellor — Devaki Memorial School 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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About Devaki Memorial School
Devaki Memorial School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Devaki Memorial School is a ICSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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