Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School in Kolkata
Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School
- School
- Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary 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: Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School is a renowned co-educational English medium school situated in the scenic locality of Joka in Kolkata. The school diligently follows the ICSE curriculum and has been imparting quality education since its establishment in 2001. Offers sports, and recreational programs alongside academic development, with a focus on social and moral values.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School
Gurukul Vidyamandir Secondary School is a renowned co-educational English medium school situated in the scenic locality of Joka in Kolkata. The school diligently follows the ICSE curriculum and has been imparting quality education since its establishment in 2001. Offers sports, and recreational programs alongside academic development, with a focus on social and moral values.
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