Gems Public School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Gems Public School in Kolkata
Gems Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Gems Public School
- School
- Gems Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — Gems Public School at Gems Public School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 8+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Gems Public 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: Gems Public School is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Gems Public School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
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
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Gems Public 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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Gems Public School?
Most Career Counsellor — Gems Public 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.
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.
About Gems Public School
Gems Public School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2018, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Gems Public School is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
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