Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School in Kolkata
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- School
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, a ICSE 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: Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) is a co-ed, English medium school in Barrackpore, Kolkata, India, founded in 1984 by Christian missionaries. It offers education from Pre-Nursery to Class 12 and is affiliated with the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
DMHSS Kolkata has been nurturing students’ co-curricular and extracurricular potential for 41 years, earning its status as a top school. With a primary and secondary department, it’s a second home for ages 3 to 18. The school has 2500 students, 84 teachers, 25 awards, and a vast alumni network of 10,000, preparing students for a greater future.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School?
Most Career Counsellor — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary 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.
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.
About Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) is a co-ed, English medium school in Barrackpore, Kolkata, India, founded in 1984 by Christian missionaries. It offers education from Pre-Nursery to Class 12 and is affiliated with the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). DMHSS Kolkata has been nurturing students’ co-curricular and extracurricular potential for 41 years, earning its status as a top school. With a primary and secondary department, it’s a second home for ages 3 to 18. The school has 2500 students, 84 teachers, 25 awards, and a vast alumni network of 10,000, preparing students for a greater future.
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